The study was quiet.
But it wasn't the heavy, crushing silence from before.
This time, it was lighter, a tired kind of calm.
Everyone was still processing everything—the Vault, the bloodline, the truth about the Restarter, but at least now, it wasn't terrifying anymore.
It was just… a lot.
Ethan let out a long breath, rubbing the back of his neck. "I'm gonna go clean up," he said casually. "Feels like my brain's been dragged through a battlefield."
Seraphina smirked lightly. "You look like it, too."
Ethan shot her a mock glare before turning toward the hall.
The twins exchanged a quick glance.
"Us too," Everly said quickly, grabbing Evelyn's hand.
Evelyn just nodded, quiet as usual, but following along without hesitation.
The others stayed where they were—Lilith, Elowen, Isabella, Liliana, and Seraphina—all still standing among the library's bookshelves.
They watched as Ethan and the twins slipped out of the room.
