But she didn’t ask. Instead, she sat back down and resumed eating, completely oblivious to the chaos she was causing.
I couldn’t take it anymore. I stood abruptly, the legs of my chair scraping against the floor.
“I’m gonna go... uh, check the perimeter,” I muttered, heading for the door.
“Alek,” Amber called after me, her voice tinged with concern. “Are you sure you’re okay?”
I paused, my hand on the doorknob. Turning back to her, I forced a smile. “I’m fine, Amber. Just need some air.”
Her blue eyes searched mine, and for a moment, I thought she might push the issue. But then she nodded, her expression softening. “Okay. Don’t stay out too long, though. It’s freezing out there.”
“I won’t,” I promised, stepping outside into the frigid night air.
I shoved the door open
