I sat heavily on the bed as Kisten and I returned to our room, holding my head as I groaned. The afternoon heat had started to creep into the air and I allowed myself to collapse backwards, already worn out. Eba’s Retainer was just as worried as us once I explained to them what was happening, and I could already hear as citizens were hurriedly making preparations for the night. I had warned Eba and the Prime Minister what Lady Night’s powers were and they had encouraged all citizens to head to the shelters that were being set up to keep them safe.
“Hours…” I whispered, gripping my cross tightly as I looked to the sunlight that still streamed in through the window to our room. For now, everyone was still safe, but as soon as darkness came, we would be playing by her rules, and Lady Night n
