Chapter 158 *

Vesper’s POV

I stopped walking. Rogan and Cho continued a few steps before realizing I wasn't following.

"Lyra? You coming?" Rogan called back.

"I'll catch up. You two go ahead."

Rogan looked uncertain. "You sure?"

"Yeah. I just want to finish my walk. Clear my head."

"Okay. We'll see you back at the barracks."

They headed toward the crowd. I turned to walk in the opposite direction. Back toward