Chapter 163: A Step Forward
After planning their mission together Anita and Jace spent more time getting closer. They saw their relationship adjust but made sure to focus all their attention on their work. Their mission responsibilities maintained their dominance as they worked. As hours passed we formed a deeper connection that strengthened both of us.
The night deepened while they spent another evening in the library looking at maps and ancient documents to read their upcoming clue. The room had just the candlelight on, making the walls display long candlelight patterns. The library room held strong aromas of aging papers and powder with the constant turning of pages and quiet comments between them.
Anita studied a text finding making line markings while she read portions of it out loud. The passage points to a historic object that might help end the disorder we have to manage.