Chapter 89
Throughout the entire shift, Hennessey did her best to stay away from Arden. She paced the opposite end of the rampart, her eyes glued to the dark horizon, though it was clear she wasn't seeing much of anything. Every time Arden moved toward the center of the post, Hennessey would find a sudden, illogical reason to go in the opposite direction.
The silence between them was palpable, a stark contrast to the relaxed atmosphere Arden usually fostered during the overnight watch. While the other guards in the vicinity leaned against the stone, whispering or nursing cups of coffee, Hennessey remained stiff and isolated.
The tension didn't go unnoticed. The other guards, used to the easy camaraderie between the two women, began exchanging wary glances. To the rest of the unit, Arden
