I woke up with a start, my heart racing. The dim light filtering through the small window told me it was barely dawn. Lily stirred in the bed next to mine, mumbling something in her sleep. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. Another day of walking on eggshells, of playing both sides, of risking everything.
As I got dressed, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Maybe it was just the lack of sleep, or the constant stress of our double life, but I felt uneasy. I gently shook Lily awake.
"Lily, come on. We need to get to the kitchen before Gus starts yelling."
Lily groaned and rubbed her eyes. "Already? I feel like I just closed my eyes."
"I know, but we can't be late. Not with Luna Ruby watching our every move."
We hurried through the cold stone corridors, our fo
