Rebecca
I sit up in bed for the billionth time. I can't sleep. The duel taking place today has left me with this horrible dread. My heart is thumping as if I'm running. My skin is drenched in a cold sweat, and my blood feels like liquid ice in my veins.
Slowly, I turn to face William. I take a deep breath as I watch him peacefully sleep, but as I stare at him, he eventually awakens.
"Rebecca?" William yawns. "What is going on?"
William sits up next to me, yawning again before turning to me with a sleepy expression. Guilt swims around inside me. I hope William didn't wake up for my sake since he needs to rest.
"You should be sleeping," I whisper. "Tomorrow is a big day."
There is a soft huff of amusement. "You should be sleeping too. It's still late." After a pause, he stares at me
