Louis woke up just as the sky was breaking into dawn.
His mind still carried the fatigue of last night's journey, having rushed back to Red Tide Territory from Dawn Port, the overnight travel had him fall asleep almost instantly.
He rubbed his temples, and instinctively looked to the side.
Emily was sleeping beside him, her blue hair scattered on the pillow, breathing lightly, her eyelashes slightly trembling.
The little baby in her arms was curled up, half surrounded by her arm, like a small animal being protected.
Louis looked down at them, his expression softened for a moment, then he gently got out of bed.
He put on a thick robe and walked to the window to push open the wooden frame.
The morning fog enveloped the entire Red Tide City, the snow-covered streets and alleys stretched to the distance.
Red domed houses were barely visible in the mist, like undulating waves in layers.
