One stone, two birds Part II

It did not take us long to return to the research center, but the distance was very far in my mind, like I had been lost. Luckily, Eric contacted me to call me to my senses. He must have been worried, since from the time we left, I had not contacted him at all, because there was nothing important.

But when there was something important, I felt that I should tell everyone in person.

“Why did only the three of you come back?”

“...”

“Something bad happened?” Eric was the first to ask me when the boat docked. He was wearing a surprised expression. Nashley and Jordan stared with their eyes wide. Owen helped Richard up. I lowered my gaze and sighed when I stepped up. “Sol.”

“We were attacked. What you see is all that is left.”

“What about Steve? Where is he?” Jordan asked me in panic. His expression was full of worry. I walked over to hold his hand and gently patted his shoulder. I hoped he understood without me saying thing. “Sol...It’s not true, is it?”