Ch 93: The start of a Nightmare - Part 1

'Finally, this meeting is over! I thought it would never finish. Just how incompetent can these people be? Why do I need to spell out everything for these officials before they understand what I am telling them?'

The meeting left Selene drained and she felt her head ache even worse now. 

Selene leaned back against the chair, letting the cool leather press against her tense muscles. 

She closed her eyes, rubbing her forehead to stave off the headache.

The meeting had gone as well as expected, but the lingering unease gnawed at her.

She decided to focus on something productive and activated her Insight skill. 

Immediately, the familiar hum of energy signatures filled her senses, the world around her painted in hues of auras and pulses. 

She sifted through the layers, seeking out those she recognized.

Ethan's signature stood out—steady, strong, and close. He was already here to pick her up.