Chapter 20

A few days later, Fabian set off alone on his journey to Eleyburn. Worried about him, Shane decided to tag along. Throughout the trip, Fabian remained eerily calm. He sat by the plane window, staring out at the endless stretch of clouds, but his eyes were empty. Upon arriving in Eleyburn, Fabian headed straight for the site of Valerie's sky burial. The burial platform was perched on a desolate hillside, surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains. The air was solemn and heavy with an unspoken reverence. Fabian stood before the platform. His gaze was fixed on the faint traces left behind. His voice was low and steady. "What was it like?" Standing behind him, Shane hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Are you sure you want to hear it, Mr. Porter?" Fabian didn't shift his gaze. His voice was calm as he replied, "Tell me." Shane took a deep breath and began. "That day, as per the ritual, the sky burial specialist made the first incision along Ms. Hartman's spine, methodically