MAXINE

Before I could question what Liam meant, he turned off the lights, leaving only the lamp on the bedside table. I heard the door opening.

"Get some rest, Maxine. I'll be in another room." He said. He closed the door, leaving me alone in his room with my thoughts.

I wondered what he meant. Did the artifact do something to me that I didn't know? I had to admit, I was feeling energetic and better but that couldn't possibly be it.

Soon, I dozed off, falling into a dreamless night. The ...