ALMOND I was awoken by the distant murmuring sound of someone in pain. I slowly got up from the bed and went in search of where the sound was coming from, and I was startled when I noticed it was coming from Alvah’s room. I stood at his door, confused about what to do. I didn’t know if I should go into his room or just leave and head back to my room. If it was his nightmare, then I wouldn’t be of much help to him. "Was this the suffering he endured for years before I entered his life?" I questioned myself, my hand instinctively finding its way to my chest as I gently massaged it. It seemed as though I could sense and feel the pain he was experiencing. A subdued growl caught my attention, prompting me to open his door cautiously and enter, ensuring my steps were silent, reluctant to distu