Uneasy Vigil

The room stayed cowed. Nobody dared make a sound. The burly man who'd started the trouble glanced at Miles beside her, let out a cold grunt, and sat back down.

The shop was quiet. Nothing but the crackle of burning wood in the fire pit.

Sadie let the silence hold for a beat, then spoke again. "For everyone's safety, we need a watch rotation. Two-hour shifts, so everyone gets enough rest."

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