A darkness filled the room, only lit up for an instant by a shrill blue light. South sat wide awake on the bed, her ankles crossed, knees hugged close to her chest. The empty presence beside her made the dark room desolate, reminding her that her husband was off at another world meeting she had to stay away from.
A little girl cowered under her covers, tears welling in her eyes. "P- papa!" She cried out fearfully as another blast of thunder rattled the house.
A tired looking blonde man came into the room, holding up a candle that spread light onto the child's terrified face. "Oui, what is it ma cherie?"
The girl hid in her bedroom, tears r