A Dark Day in the History Books

She let him lead the way as being snuggled into his side under his arm felt good. It was safe. Something they both needed, a small bit of control in chaos.

As they walked the halls, the grand clock chimed on the hour. Kaelie tried to count each time it rang but gave up. The sun had set a dark sky cast over the palace.

They did not speak on the way to her parent's chambers. They did not need to eno