Elena
It was real.
The terror of night-watch duty was real.
But I already offered my services to Zane and I couldn't let him down now...
But would he understand if I told him I was afraid...?
He was sure to...
But...
He needed me...
He needed a guard...
I sat in the main room of the building, hands clammy and shaking, I clasped them and unclasped them many times over, trying to work some of my stress out somehow...
Nothing was working.
A hand fell on my shoulder and I jumped violently.
"Oh goodness." Said a familiar voice. "I apologize...I did not mean to frighten you."
I sighed, turning to my brother. "It's okay. The night watch position is...a little nerve-wracking..."
He sat beside me, I could tell because the stage bent a little under his weight. "I would not mind if you reconsidered your offer." He said.
I shook my head. "No. It...it must be just the effects of the late hours on my mind." I smiled weakly at him. "I am just tired. I will go home and rest and..." I took his hands in mine. "And then I will be back tonight for my next shift."
I could almost feel his resentment at this idea, I could nearly feel the mood in the air change as his smile faded to frown...
If it even did such a thing...
I could not see for myself if my assumptions were correct.
He leaned close and planted a light kiss on my forehead. "Do be careful." He asked of me. "I would hate for you to..."
He paused.
"To lose my mind like Mr. Walker?" I finished, referring to the Jay we spoke about just the previous night.
"Yes...I would be very upset..."
I released his hands. "You'll see. I will be fine."
At least...
I hoped I would be fine.
