Fifteen
Back on Themis, the lights were dimmed, and we moved about the deck quietly. I stepped toward the aft stairwell. “Good night, everyone.”
“We’re right behind you,” Xavier said.
“Oh well, I’m going to my cabin.”
“Yeah.” He shrugged. “I’ll cut through the guest cabins instead of through the front staircase.” He gave me a perplexed look. “Is that okay?”
“Yeah, of course.” My eyes flicked to Seb’s and he covered his mouth with his hand. Was he laughing at me?
I took the stairs, feeling the weight of everyone behind me. At the turn, I called out again. “Good night.”
The door closed behind me and I waited. Where was Seb? Would he go to his room, wait an appropriate amount of time, and then come to my room? Or should I go to him? Roy was still out. Would Roy come home tonight and no
