CHAPTER 117

KATHERINE. The phone rang for several moments before ending when there was no response and I dialed his number again. When I got the same result, I dialed my aunt’s number and she answered almost immediately. “Katherine,” came Uncle Lander’s voice amidst the background noise of wheels squeaking, an elevator pinging, and cell phones ringing. “What’s wrong? Is everything okay?” He sounded worried – even more worried than he usually was. “I’m fine. I called you.” “Oh. I’ve been… I’ve been really busy. There was a, uh…” He trailed off once again and I drew my brows when several moments passed without him speaking before he heaved a sigh. “There was a… ‘disturbance’ from Silver Bow.” My whole body immediately broke out in hives while a bad feeling settled in my stomach like a brick and I shot off the bed. “Disturbance?” My voice came out tight and scared, and my heart rate had picked up. “You don’t need to worry yourself now. Everyone is fine. Just some minor injuries. Nothing we can’t