Attack II

Kaelan

I walked out of the room, my heart heavy with regret and guilt, yet somehow I felt relieved that I've come clean to Joye. There was nothing else to hide from her, she knew everything that I did. All I could hope for now was her compliance, and I was certain she wouldn't abandon us. She was mad, but she was kind as well.

I toured around the palace to check up on the activities, as well as keep myself occupied with something. The night was cold and lonely, and this was currently the only thing I could do to keep myself from drowning the quietness and loneliness of the night.

It was an hour stroll, and after that I returned to my bed with hopes to get a little shut eye. I knew sleeping was dangerous these days, but even if I didn't sleep, these injuries would appear and they were still as painful as the ones in my nightmare. It was best to sleep and wake up to the pains, rather than remain conscious and undergo cruel magical mutilations.

I tossed my clothes aside, and just when