The Points Between: Chapter 21

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Silence and Song

Matthew wakes up feeling as if he’s falling: a sudden, violent jerk, as if the entire world has pulled out from under him. The feeling passes quickly, but Matthew is wide awake in the Gardener’s guest room, staring at the shadow-covered ceiling.

Something’s wrong.

He lies in silence, listening intently. Nothing sounds out of place—there’s nothing to hear. It takes a moment for ...