Night.

The time when the warm sun hides below the horizon, and a tranquil darkness settles over the earth. It's a time of respite, where those weary from a hard day can catch their breath and those burdened by worries can set them aside and find solace in sleep. But night has more than just the gentle face of a nurturing mother. Behind that warm exterior hides a face colder than the harshest winter wind.

“Our original plan was to finish the trade and set off immediately, camping out somewhere, but at this hour, we wouldn’t get very far.”

“Probably …