C38 Duskfall Island

SEBASTIAN

My heart stopped. The room tilted as I struggled to breathe. Excuse me? The words barely escaped my lips.

“What did you just say?” The officer asked also in shock. He leaned forward, his eyes narrowing on Emily.

“She’s dead,” Emily repeated. Tears streaked her pale cheeks, but her expression was void of remorse.

I surged to my feet, my heart pounding like a war drum