In the early morning, soft sunlight quietly crept into the room and fell across the dormitory beds. The sleeping girl's eyelids trembled slightly; she would soon open her eyes and wake up.
Katrina stared at the unfamiliar ceiling in confusion, then turned to survey the strange surroundings. Her thoughts stalled briefly.
She suddenly sprang upright. The unfamiliar surroundings made her realize she was not at home.
Where was this? She suddenly recalled what had happened last night, rubbed her still-sleepy face, and lay back down.
This was Albert and Isobel's new home. Last night, Mrs. McDougal had ordered Katrina to come here to avoid the danger that might be coming.
Honestly, if Albert had been an ordinary person, showing up at someone else's home like he had last night and saying a heap of incomprehensible things, then even if people did not take him for a madman, they would certainly accuse him of spreading alarmist rumors. Besides, it would have been extremely rude.
But Albert's words were worth taking seriously. Especially after learning that he was a Prophecy Master capable of foreseeing the future, they needed to think carefully about it.
No one was stupid. If they had not truly sensed danger, they definitely would not have wanted an unwelcome third wheel intruding on their lives.
At least, she certainly would not have wanted that.
Yes, an unwelcome third wheel.
That was how Katrina saw herself.
Although she got along fairly well with Albert, living here made her feel rather intrusive. Especially since she had once liked him, while the person he loved was her own sister. The three of them living together was truly awkward.
Katrina had not wanted to come, but Mrs. McDougal clearly would not allow her to refuse Albert and Isobel's arrangements.
Most of the time,