The wind howled and Billy’s eyes snapped open in the dark.
Jeffrey, who had been on watch, saw him and asked, “Had a nightmare?”
Hearing Jeffrey’s voice pulled Billy back to reality. He took deep breaths, evening his breathing as he shook his head, “... It’s nothing. I’m fine.”
“Must be a hell of a dream,” Jeffrey commented. He had been sharpening his dagger for the last few hours. Not sensing any exhaustion from his own hands, he continued quietly.
Billy glanced around and saw the Onyx Pack members were all fast asleep. On the other hand, the rest of the Midnight Seven were gone.
“They all went to the river. Probably took some bath. Sage went to collect herbs,” Jeffrey explained. He then paused and said, “Ah, but that was a little over an hour ago. She should have been back by n
