Lilieth
The whole night, I'm expecting to hear a knock on my door, informing me that I've reached the end of my journey here at Noctem Lunae.
Maybe even that I'll be arrested for killing someone.
No such thing happens, though.
I don't sleep. Watching the sky lighten right before the sun rises gives me an anxiety that makes my skin crawl. Staying in this room isn't going to help me find out what's going on.
I'd rather head outside and hear the news firsthand than wait for the inevitable.
I get dressed slowly because my fingers all feel frozen. This strange cold has sunk deep into my bones, and it's slowing me down while making me feverish. Whenever I remember the incident, my heart skips a beat.
I can't believe I stabbed someone.
But I was in danger and it was either me or h
