An Unsettling Premonition

The next morning, as Nolan was about to head out, Diana called out to him from behind.

"Hold on," Diana said, stepping forward and opening her palm to reveal a gentle, soothing string of prayer beads. "Valerie gave me these. Whenever I wear them, it always calms me down. Why don't you wear them?"

Nolan raised an eyebrow, his tone flat. "No need."

Even so, he went along and lifted his right hand.