Chapter 9

The note I saw in my room was sent by my uncle, but how it got there is a mystery I'm still trying to unveil. I rushed to the window, looking to see if there were any odd things there.

But everything looked plain and perfect, so I hurriedly closed the curtain, hoping that whoever dropped the letter could still lurk around.

I sat down in my room, still on edge over what I just witnessed. I tried to sleep, but the emotional rollercoaster I'd felt kept me awake. Sleep eludes me.

But the knock on the door startles me. When I open my eyes, I realize it's morning because Julie cheerfully greets me, "Good morning, Lyra."

Can't believe I finally fell asleep, but I still feel tired and didn't have a great sleep.

"Good morning, Julie."

"Did you sleep well? You don't look too well, and that reminds me, you looked edgy when I escorted you to the room.”

"Yeah, I managed to get some sleep," I reply, forcing a smile despite feeling drained.

The thought of Kessler lingers in my mind. He makes me feel