Annabel stared at the ceiling, listening to William’s quiet breathing next to her. The sun had risen a few minutes ago, but unlike William, who had fallen asleep as soon as they settled under the covers, her mind refused to relax. So much had happened in just a day. Going through those dreams Hedda forced on them. Taking Etheera out by burning down her home. She knew she had no choice but to do it, but she still felt a pang of guilt every time she remembered the goddess’s devastated look.
Then came the fights with Hedda and Suess and watching them both die. She didn’t like Damien after everything he had put her through and it was hard not to dislike Ariana, all things considered, but they were still living beings whose only fault was being afraid of being weak, of failing in their self-i
