Everyone greets me, even Hunter, whose barely audible ‘Good morning’ is more of a murmur than a greeting. I nod, offering a quick, polite smile—just enough to be civil, nothing more.
"Guys, do you feel that?" Theon says suddenly, leaning back in his chair with an exaggerated sigh. "The air this morning feels so light. Almost like… a world free of hostility."
I knew right away he was teasing me and Hunter, but I decided to ignore him.
But Theon wasn’t done yet. “It’s as if the universe is finally healing,” he continues dramatically.
I frowned while the others—Hunter included—chuckled.
“Aren’t you loving this peace?” he adds, clearly pushing his luck.
“Yes, we are," I retorted, rolling my eyes. "So do us all a favor and stop talking.”
Laughter erupts around the table.
Thankfully, th
