KAYDEN “I… I…” the words remained in my throat, unable to leave. How would I face Luna after this? Before I had any time to act, Sally had jumped from bed and went to the door to see who had knocked. She spoke in low tones with the person, but I didn’t hear what they said. I stood up immediately and started to wear my clothes from yesterday, my mind going over the possible ways I could escape without meeting anyone. “Luna wants you to come down for breakfast,” Sally said to me as she came closer, smiling broadly. “You have to go there now and eat.” “But what about…” I hesitated, unable to finish my words. She smiled at me. “What about us? Honey, I’ll leave when you’re gone so it’ll be easier to separate that way.” I knew what she meant. She was insinuating that I needed to leave f

