Fragrance in the Mist

After Gideon left, he didn't return, likely getting tangled up with Miles.

The moon hung high in the sky, its pale light streaming through the attic window, casting a soft glow on the floor and brightening the room.

Hazel was getting sleepy, her eyelids heavy when she thought she heard the door creak open.

The door opened just a crack, then closed again with barely a sound.

The room was dimly lit,