SERA
Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Vivian's face twisted with hatred, heard her words, he's going to burn this compound to the ground because of me.
I stood at my window watching the compound transform. Even in the dark, I could see rogues working, building fortifications, reinforcing walls, organizing weapons. They'd been at it since Vivian left, working through the night, getting ready to fight a war I'd brought to their doorstep. The guilt was crushing.
A knock at my door made me turn. "Come in."
Elena entered carrying a tray with tea, "thought you might need this."
"I can't sleep."
"No one can," She set the tray down and poured two cups. "The whole compound is on edge."
I took the tea but didn't drink. "They're going to die because of me, because Clearwater wants me dead."
