*Lynn*

I slammed my bedroom door closed, letting the sound echo down the hallway beyond. I had forgotten the hour, and my entrance startled Clara and Aldith, who sat up each with a slight yelp.

“Lynn!” Aldith exclaimed. “What the hell are you doing?”

“Sorry,” I mumbled, shuffling over to my bed.

“Do you have any idea what time it is?” Aldith questioned, her eyes glowing in the dark.

“I know. I said I’m sorry.” I ...