I didn’t sleep all night. By morning, I forced down a cup of extra-strong iced Americano.
Since today mattered, I still put on light makeup before heading out.
The fog in my head finally cleared when I got out of the car at the entrance of the exhibition hall.
By the time I checked in, the place was already packed.
The air was filled with a sharp, cold metallic scent, mixed with the smells of different packs. It made my body tense on instinct.
“Be careful,” Linda warned in a low voice inside my chest.
I couldn’t blame her for being on edge. Ever since the last war ended, the borders had started showing signs of that same conflict flaring up again.
I gave a slight nod, but let nothing show on my face.
From a distance, I spotted Kyle. He was talking with a group of people.
Last nigh
