-Octavia-
“Ready?” Chris inquired as he descended the stairs the next morning, finding me in the kitchen.
I hadn’t slept these last two days, but he looked well-rested, with a strange skip to his step. What was up with him? I hadn’t seen much of him lately, nor anyone else.
I spent my days going for long walks on the territory, pondering so many things. Especially what I had discussed with Karina. I didn’t know how to articulate my feelings yet, so I had avoided Valerio a little.
However, he had also been preoccupied with work and planning with James lately. I wasn’t sure what they were up to, and I didn’t plan to ask. When he wanted me to know, he would inform me.
I had spent some time questioning Lily about how Karina resembled Jane, but Lily mentioned that it had been several years
