Chapter 126 Of Ink And Ashes

• [ELARA]
• Two days have passed since I first learnt of the Feeder cells, and I have not been able to take the image out of my mind yet. Those sunken eyes seem to follow me everywhere I go, like their evil gaze has touched me. The Soulkeeper takes over my nights, relentless in its pursuit to torment me until I’m writhing in sweat, suffocating in my sleep, and begging to wake.
• My only comfort has been the few hours I spend with Magnus. He has kept me glued to his side during meals, talking extensively about everything he’s been up to over the last few months—in pretty much a one-sided conversation. He encourages questions, yet narrows his eyes in disappointment when I cannot connect things at once.