The week passed quicker than Claire expected. Monday night dinner went better than she thought it would. Her dad told her he liked Roy, once him and Liana had supposedly gone to his place through the backyard. They had travelled through the Void from the laundry after they’d spent time in her room discussing what they should do about Wayne. Nate had stayed that night, spending the rest of the week between his home and the apartment with Roy.
Friday, Nate stayed the night and Saturday morning they stood in the doorway, waving as Darrell got into Rick and Tina’s vehicle. The scent of dragon washed over Claire and she spun to face Liana and Roy, stepping inside with Nate so she could close the door.
“I thought he’d never leave,” Liana said.
“All right. We’ve got today and tomorrow to get t
