Lissana stirred under the sheets, still partially asleep, when an uproar in the hallway abruptly pulled her from her rest. Hurried voices, quick footsteps, and the clattering of objects filled the room with unexpected chaos.
She opened her eyes slightly and blinked, trying to get her bearings. She could hear the footsteps and voices of the maids running back and forth. The moonlight streaming through the windows cast eerie shadows on the walls.
Eren, who was beside her, immediately sat up upon hearing the noise.
“What’s going on?” he asked in a deep voice, as he got up and quickly adjusted his tunic.
Lissana also sat up, still disoriented, and followed him into the hallway. The confusion hit her all at once: the air was thick with urgency and anticipation.
“Quickly, more hot water!” s
