ARTEMISIA

"What was the report of yesterday's watch?"

I heard Sin asked. Then there was silence. I placed my ears on the large wooden door, but I could not hear anything again.

I straightened whilst I heard footsteps. I breathed in, glancing around. There was no secret hideout in the narrow passageway I was in and wondered what would happen if I was caught eavesdropping.

For a brief moment, I stood next to the door whilst waiting for whoever was approaching. I stared ...