Body as a Shield

Kaelie and Cyrus made it back to their chambers after some discussion with her parents. They crawled into bed but did not sleep. For a few hours, they held each other and spoke on not important subjects.

The sun was not up when they parted. Cyrus showered and left early to go survey the damage while most of the Sovereign Dominion was still sleeping.

Kaelie lay there tired but unable to sleep. She