THE FIFTH: Chapter Nine, Part Two

The end of chapter nine marks the halfway point in the novel. To those of you who have been reading, thanks, and I'd love to hear your feedback, if you have any.

Map, Glossary

CuriousPART TWO (of 2)
I stopped in front of Fen's room and knocked lightly on the door.  Expecting him to be at the dance, I was already opening his door when he called, “Come.”I silently cursed.  I had counted on his absence and not that he would be hiding out in his room the way I had been.  I needed the...