Illusion of Peace

She set her alarm for two hours and sank into a heavy and dreamless sleep.

The shrill ring dragged her awake, and she rushed to Helen's bedside to find the fever raging again.

Callum was there, dutifully pressing cool cloths to Helen's skin.

"This fever's rising too fast," Sadie muttered, worry etched deep in her brow. "We can't risk another dose of antipyretics."

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