Abby bent down, taking off Thane's clothes as she began gutting him with her dagger. She pulled out his innards and began arranging them to form words.
After she was done, she swiped her neck with the dagger. Her dark-colored pupils turned white as she took notice of the mess with wide eyes, seeing her father's dead body. Abby wanted to scream, only to fall to the ground with her arms stretched out, reaching for her father. The light from her eyes went out as she fell dead.
Across town, Councilor Maris was in her kitchen, enjoying a quiet evening with her husband, Dorian. They laughed and chatted, the warmth of their love filling the room. But as the clock struck midnight, Dorian's demeanor shifted. His movements became stiff, his eyes glazing over.
Maris noticed immediately. "Dorian, are you alright?"
