Chapter 56 : Through the Dusk
Dirga stirred awake after just three hours of sleep.
His body felt sore, but surprisingly refreshed — like every cell in his blood knew danger was still nearby. He sat up, eyes adjusting quickly to the dim orange glow from the Eye in the sky, and glanced at the others.
They were still asleep — Saelari’s silver-white braid curled around her like a ribbon, Theryn’s sharp senses dulled for once, and Kaela breathing softly, curls framing her calm face.
Dirga hesitated.
They deserve more rest... but we don’t have time.
One more hour. That was all he could afford them.
...
Sixty minutes later, Dirga moved with purpose.
He crouched beside them, gently nudging each girl awake.
"Time to move," he said simply.
One by one, they stirred. Groggy, but aware — a shared look passed among them. They knew they weren’t safe yet.