Chapter 78

Nathaniel

Sleep doesn’t come easily these days. I toss and turn in bed, my mind a tangled mess of thoughts and worries. I can still picture Megra rushing to my side, diving head first into danger. How did she get so brave? I look over at her, her face soft in the moonlight, a brief moment of peace across her features. I don’t want to wake her; I don’t want to disturb what little rest she can find. I carefully slip out of bed, moving quietly so she won’t stir, and pad softly into the living room.

The air is cool, with a slight breeze drifting in from the open window. I stare out into the darkness, my thoughts running wild. What do I have to do to keep my family safe? To protect Megra and Mia from the shadows that seem to follow us everywhere? I think about the strength in Megra’s eyes and the fierce determination she’s shown these past few days. She’s not afraid to fight for us, to fight for our love. She’s stronger than I ever imagined, and that fills me with a pride I can hardly des