Chapter 9The vessel clicked its way through city streets, but Aurora quickly realised that while the city looked beautiful and immaculate, it was also deserted. Not once did she catch so much as a glimpse of man, woman or child.
“It’s a singular city that’s devoid of denizens, don’t you think?” Voltaire’s breath was warm on Aurora’s cheek as he whispered in her ear.
“Yes. And since Lalia went with Midnight and Tresilian, we can’t ask if it’s normal. I mean, perhaps at this time they’re in church, or the town square being told of our rescue.” Aurora looked overhead.
The city had many lights ensuring it was as bright as day, but high above them, Aurora gazed at the dome. Although it was so dark, that it was impossible to differentiate it from night on the surface, she still felt a thrill
