Chapter 26 He Is Dead

• “Would today count as 'Day Zero', considering it's ten days from now?” Pomeline switched her hand to cover her mouth and nose before adding, “If you leave now, you'll soon lose sight of the path. There are no streetlights around here, after all.”
• Her words struck a chord with Skyler. He silently moved aside, settling on a clean shelf to sit on.
• He realized just how anxious he had become. He hadn't even thought to check the time in his rush to get out of this place.