Chapter 10
He didn’t get more than a few minutes of consecutive slumber that night. Something about sharing the building with a reluctant and terrified family, alongside the monster that unsettled them, made him uncomfortable with losing consciousness. Only Terrell’s soft touch in a shared, real bed resulted in any sleep at all. For his part, Terrell got at least four hours.
At sunrise, Dakota clung to a rare cup of instant coffee, provided by their host, Bahaar. Terrell seemed simultaneously interested in breakfast and in Dakota, who he kept close. Both benefited from a quick shower—separately—and a well-rounded meal. It worked wonders to help Dakota ignore his restless night.
Two hours passed before Ken made an appearance, followed at all times by both Odessa and Varaz. Her breakfast,
