The pale light of dawn in the east seemed dim in the post-apocalyptic world. Summer mornings in Morhaven felt as if they'd been battered by the elements, damp and a little chilly. Only when the sun rose fully over the sea did it finally drape the land in a layer of comforting warmth.
At the main gate of the villa district in the Morhaven Secure Base, two guards were dozing against a pillar. The sound of footsteps from within made them straighten up instantly.
The sight of Flora Bloom and her three companions wasn't surprising. All the guards knew was that they had come to see the leader and were only just now leaving after spending the night at his home.
Flora Bloom and her companions quickly returned to their apartment in the low-rise building. In the living room, only Ethan Monroe was asleep on the sofa, his snores so loud that he didn't even notice her come in.
