Spectral Harvest

A sense of dread filled Alaric. He tried calling Roland again, but the call still wouldn't connect.

What was happening? What had Cassian done? Why couldn't he reach Roland at all?

Just then, Thalia flashed out of the gourd. Seeing her father pacing, she asked, "What happened?"

"I can't contact your uncle," Alaric muttered, slamming his fist against the wall in frustration. Why hadn't he reached ou