The women took turns standing guard on the rooftop the entire night, waiting for someone to rescue them, but in their hearts, they knew the chances of that were next to impossible. Even if their message had gotten through, the people who heard it might choose to ignore them. Maybe the men they sent will not be capable of breaking through the army of monsters.

They knew their lives had been forfeited at this point.

***

The women continued to wait for the next two days. Having no food or water, they were so exhausted they barely had the strength to sit up straight. They had yet to receive any messages that brought them hope, and the monsters continued swarming around the base of the tower.

Nova was crying incessantly from how hungry she was while Samantha's tears had dried up. She was out of ways to keep Nova safe.

The fourth day arrived, and the sun was still nowhere to be seen. Ivy and her sisters were now weak and frail.

Ivy struggled to stand up and walked to the rooftop's edg