Chapter 93 First Shifting

[Aimee] It was the night of the full moon. Tomorrow, Aunt Timmu and Uncle Clemont would take Alia to Mount Fallen Star. The trip would take more than a decade or maybe longer, so tonight could be the most memorable Ritual Night of the Sea God they would have. Everybody put on their best clothes and waited for the night to come. However, I was lying in bed, feeling hot all over. “Can you tell what’s wrong with Aimee, Mars?” Aunt Timmu paced around anxiously, wishing she could take my illness from me. “I’m fine, Aunt Timmu.” I was in good spirits, but the fever made me red all over. I didn’t feel any discomfort, but Aunt Timmu kept me in bed and insisted on Mars to check on me. Despite my efforts to convince them that I was fine and filled with energy, they wouldn’t believe me. Mars, in particular, said we should monitor my abnormal vitals. Left with no choice, I lay in bed and allowed Mars to examine me. He inspected me from head to toe but found nothing wrong. “She’s