Something wakes me up. Something violent and sudden. I sit up with a gasp, clinging to my blanket and searching the dark room for my absent husband. It takes a moment for my brain to register a loud booming sound coming from the depths of the building. Seconds later I realize the room is shaking causing the things on my vanity to rattle and a brush to fall off the edge clattering to the floor.

"Diogo!" I call, hoping he's nearby as I struggle to throw off the blankets and ...