Chapter 98. The Journal’s Secrets

Heather POV

I sat at the breakfast table, my stomach twisted into anxious knots, completely devoid of any appetite. Kayden wasn’t around, and the test results were due by evening. The waiting was unbearable. I hated lying in bed, doing nothing to occupy my restless mind. Instead, I busied myself reading about Raven and Xael powers—their strengths, their darker sides, and the terrifying extent. But even the book couldn’t hold my attention for long. Frustrated, I set it aside and stepped out of my room for a walk to clear my head.

As I strolled the halls, I noticed a group of soldiers carrying crates filled with books.

“Wait,” I called out, stopping them.

They froze and turned to me. The scent hit me before I even reached the boxes—Colt’s scent. My monster brother’s lingering essence clung to the books like a haunting memory.

“Where are these from?” I asked, narrowing my eyes as I reached for one of the books.

“From Raven’s old base