The only person who didn't look away after Eden left was Nicolae. He seemed unnaturally interested in me and it was starting to get discomforting. That unsure curve was still on his lips. Like he wasn't sure if he wanted to smile or frown. Like he had no control over the emotions forming on his face.
I saw a stray bacon on one of the food trays. I reached for it and took it. Took a very aggressive bite out of it and wanted to stand up. I was back to tucking anything that had anything to do with sensitive emotions way back in my head and seal that part up. Hopefully, I don't bump my head on something and rip the seal.
I was halfway through another glorious resolve on what the next step was for me when I felt it — that sharp, electric awareness that prickled down my spine. Someone was stan
