Chapter 23: Chapter 23

It wasn't until late that afternoon that I discovered the full story.

I walked home, avoiding Cas, Kalle, and Elen, and avoiding the plaza to take some side streets. I tried to avoid Maegan, too, but she followed me around until I talked to her about her day at school. She didn't even seem to notice anything was wrong.

I sat on the bed in my room and logged into my tablet to do my homework. The news feed scrolled up on the side while I flipped open one of my notebooks.

System's Officers Find Terrorist Writings Near Valdemaras Region, one headline read.

I didn't hesitate to tap the headline. The story expanded onto the screen, filling it with words and pictures. One picture, to be exact.

Vengeance and glory.