Chapter 56 The Weight Of Secrets

• Samantha's POV
• As I strolled through the still streets, the gloom felt more profound than normal; the weight of my ideas dampened the distant buzz of the city. Royce's enigmatic comments stayed in my head, while the metal key lay mostly in my pocket. Unquestionably, I had crossed a boundary; the only way ahead was to find the truth wherever it may lead.
• But the lesson on my phone kept flashing in my head. Samantha, you have opened a door from which closure is impossible. Look at your back. The words rang with a feeling of doom, reminding us that this was not only about Royce anymore. Others were observing, waiting, and it was unclear whether friend or enemy they belonged to.