Chiron and I went to the window and looked out. Far in the distance, we could see grey smoke rising into the air. Even though it was growing dark, the silhouette of the smoke was visible against the brightness of the full moon. The streets were almost empty, and the driving lights from a single Peacekeeper vehicle cut through the near darkness. The vehicle circled the area below us, searching for anyone who might be out while the curfew was in effect.
“They are cancelling off our tour of the Chapters,” Chiron whispered. “We will not be going on to Two.”
“I think that might be a good thing,” I whispered back.
“Everything is on lockdown. Grooming Techs have cancelled all Visitation Days until further notice. The tunnels will be shut down to all travel other than what is absolutely necessa
