Chapter 405

Norah drifted in and out of sleep, waking to the scent of roasted meat. When she opened her eyes, the sky had already begun to lighten. A quick glance at the time—just past 5 AM.

The temperature shift between night and day was sharp. As she stepped out of the tent, a shiver ran through her, and she instinctively hugged herself for warmth. Around her, everyone was already awake.

A woman gestured toward the fire.

Chunks of meat still sizzled over the flames.

Julissa translated, “You didn’t eat last night. Have something now—we’ll be leaving soon.”

But Norah had no appetite.