Ellie'S POV Allen's introduction was followed by an overwhelming silence. Although neither of us was saying anything, it was as though there was something we both knew and some communication was going on, deep within our hearts. "So, need a hand?" Allen finally broke the silence, minutes later. I cleared my throat for a second. "Not at all," I responded. "I'm sure Daniel and Mr Collins would not want to find out that my life is getting any easier," I said. I was becoming really uncomfortable around Allen and maybe my discomfort was mainly stemming from a place of fear. Either way, I kept wishing that he would go away already. If my thoughts were right and Allen was the same one I met in camp, then there was no telling what his intentions were. I couldn't stop thinking that he

