It was about four hours after the emergency bell was rung, and the full moon was almost all out. Manila wondered what was happening outside the hall and holy ground, she hoped James was still alive and cursed herself for not having the courage to go out and help even though she had a slight conviction that nothing could harm her.

James resisted the urge to look back as he left Manila, her kiss motivated him, and he was sure she was safe in the hall.

" Ah ah ah ah" one of the night guide men had fallen from the tower and had a broken leg. " Hey can...