Chapter 26

Gwen's POV

“Oh my goodness, it was just a dream!” I uttered to myself as I tried to calm my nerves and my racing thoughts. I was still in disbelief that it was all a dream. If I hadn't woken up I would have believed my life was a dream.

I gasped for breath, holding my heart which was pounding hard in my chest. I just had a vivid, real life dream. It felt so real I thought I was experiencing it.

Because of how vivid and life-experiencing the dream was, I still remembered everything in my head. I had dreamt about Nora, why her? Why was she whispering to the hooded figure who seemed to be in a shadowy castle? What secret was she passing away? About what or who in particular? I needed answers.

The figure had handed her a small pouch after she was done whispering which I suggested contained some monetary valued items. She had looked around before pocketing the pouch with a wide sky smile on her face.

A feeling of uneasiness broke within me as I wiped a train of sweat beaded on my forehea