Night gradually fell, and the temperature dropped lower than usual. The storm just passed left behind a strange chill, and the sea breeze that blew in made the skin feel as if it were being cut.
Ethan pulled a torn banana leaf over his shoulders, his voice low and hoarse: “Sit close together. Tonight is colder than usual, everyone’s wet, and without warmth, sickness will come easily.”
Lucy shivered violently, her hands purple as she clutched her knees. She inched closer to Emily, whispering: “No fire… it’s too cold…”
Emily gritted her teeth, pulled Lucy against her, her eyes helpless as she stared outside.
Lucas shivered uncontrollably, hugging his chest as he forced a laugh: “For the first time in my life, I miss the fireplace at home this much…”
Stella leaned her back against the so
