Chapter 231: The Salt Circle

Camden was wiping away tears and trying to steady her breathing when Matt returned to their chosen spot. "You okay?" he asked, holding her elbow reassuringly. She shook her head as she looked up at him, her eyes filled with fear and panic. "Whatever happens, we'll face it together, okay? You aren't in this alone. I'm right here with you and I won't leave your side," he assured her, resulting in a small sigh of relief and a nod of agreement as she acknowledged this. She wouldn't be alone. If it couldn't be Clayton by her side, she was grateful it was Matt. Camden turned to face Clayton, giving him one last forlorn wave before a sob escaped her lips and Matt enveloped her in his arms. "Good luck! I'm right here if you need anything!" Clayton called to them, his voice ringing with hope as he poured the last of the salt out, completing the circle. Suddenly all sound within the circle died and Matt and Camden were shrouded in total and absolute silence. "What just happened? Why's it so quie