CHAPTER 125: A QUEST FOR ANSWERS

The scent of freshly baked cookies wavered as Samantha walked down the stairs to the kitchen. Instantly, she knew Camellia was behind it. "Good morning, sleepy head." Camilla greeted cheerfully. "Morning," Samantha replied, reaching for a pancake. Camilla handed her a coffee. "I'm glad we avoided the whole secret compartment thingy yesterday, Sam." "Why would you say that?" Camilla drew in a deep breath. "I went back out there when we returned yesterday. And found this." Camilla gave her a long scroll. When Camilla interjected, Samantha started pushing her food away to collect the scroll. "Hold on, you can have breakfast, I'll read to you. Give me a minute." Camilla switched off the stove and began playing her meal. Jake and she had shared only a handful of conversations when they returned last night; this morning, he was out before she woke up. It worries her that Jake would not tell her anything. She sighed, focusing on her coffee. She took a long sip as Camilla unfurled the s