Chapter 61

Aryan-

"Are you okay?" Sylvie asked once the boys left to get our food from the food cart.

We were sitting at the edge of the Pier, with our feet hanging over the dock. Kierian and I initially considered meeting at his house, mine, or the Café. After losing my best friend, I hadn't wanted to be indoors, where I felt the walls would close in on me.

The Montecroix Pier was busy on Saturdays, but we figured it would be safe enough to talk. The others walking around the Pier or Beach were too busy to pay attention to us. Also, here, I could try to feel like I was still connected to my old life.

"I am fine." I looked over the water, thinking how my life had changed so much.

"You don't seem fine. You look like you are ready to fall over at any moment."

"I just didn't sleep well last night."

That was an understatement. After Kierian dropped me off at my house, I didn't sleep at all. Instead, I did more research and followed a few clues my father left behind. As I went over the flash drive, I