Chapter 25

The day after Rephone disappeared without a word, Celia stood quietly looking at the empty guest room. Then, pale-faced, she left the house for duty. She had not fully recovered. Rahn and Vio tried to stop her, insisting she needed more rest, but it was useless. Young and weak, the two of them could do nothing but wait. As always. “Big Bro. Vio made a decision.” Rahn, curled up on the bed, opened one eye. Vio was kneeling on the floor with the most serious expression imaginable.