Ivy:
I shot up in bed, surrounded by my three mates, all sleeping on or beside me. I was thankful no one was disturbed, and I quickly scooted from the bed, tiptoeing into the bathroom. After my business was done and coffee was in my hand, I went into the library, surprised to find that my grandmother had relieved my mates to rest with me.
"Did you sleep well?" she asked without ever facing me.
"I did."
I couldn't help but notice the energy in the library and how insanely different it felt here compared to the energy outside those doors. It was like this one room had been supercharged by a battle, an unholy force in here, pure darkness trying to seep through the cracks in the castle walls and penetrate the light just outside.
"I should apologize." She turned to me slowly. Regret was
