CHAPTER 21

Though it was only a couple of hours away from sunrise, the night was still dark and restless. Every so often, a gust of wind would stir the dead leaves as if trying to rouse them in spite of their frailty. Between their movements and sounds, there was silence and stillness, but it never seemed to last long enough to restore any sense of tranquility.

I can’t sleep… Axis thought, as he tried his best to keep his eyes closed and remain still.