The night had deepened, and Gabriela and Josie had fallen asleep in their chamber looking after Simon. However, Cipher was restless and couldn't find a reason to sleep with all the thoughts running through his head.
Despite others telling him it was out of his control, he still blames himself. The more he looks at Simon's condition, the more guilt he feels. He couldn't stay in the same room as it reminded him of his failures and his mind was telling him to redeem himself before he could even see Simon.
As he opened the door, the creak woke Josie up and she asked, "Where are you going?"
"For a walk. I'll be back later," he replied and exited the room.
Josie on the other hand felt something wasn't right with him. He was colder than he used to, even to her. And it was something she could discern just by listening to the way he talked.
