Chapter67:

A noise across the hall drew our attention to the two figures who stumbled in, one aiding the other to walk across the marble flooring. I clutched Morpheus’ hand and drew him closer to me, realising who the intruders were. Lyssia glared at me but fact that she was clinging to her brother for support seemed to sap all of the threat from her gaze. Warrick didn’t even meet my gaze – in fact he almost appeared worried. Perhaps he was more scared of Hypnos than I had thought.  The sound of the giant oak doors opening reverberated through the empty hallway, instantly directing our attention to Hypnos who motioned for Morpheus. I glanced briefly at Morpheus before we stepped passed his father into the darkened room.  “Lyssia and Warrick, you will join us.” Hypnos ordered, a frozen edge to his voice.  The siblings did as they were told, ashen faced and slightly trembling. Immediately I became suspicious.  The room had been lit with thousands of candles, clearly at Hypnos’ request, chasing away