ONE YEAR AGO

Chapter 7: Xenois

The early morning sunlight was pouring into the room, the curtains being light enough for the rays to pass through , casting golden stripes across our bedroom.

I stirred, reaching for Luna beside me, but found her side of the bed empty and already cold.

It seemed like she had been up for a while.

It was strange. Luna was the kind of person who always slept in when she could.

The house seemed to be different too.

There was a warm scent in the air. It felt richer, warmer. Pancakes?

The scent of butter and maple syrup drifted up the stairs, as it...