The train stopped at the platform near my house, and when I stood to exit, I was surprised the Overseer didn’t try to stop me. Instead, he gave me that benevolent smile of his and said simply, “Think over what we’ve talked about here, Aine. You’ll come around sooner or later. Just remember I can’t hold the Council off for too long.”
Another veiled threat. I shook it off as I left the train. At least Brin was no longer waiting for me on the platform. With my console in hand, I started for my door, then changed my mind and turned left.
The light around me had a dull sheen to it I associated with dinnertime, but I wasn’t hungry. I didn’t want to answer any questions my parents might have, and I didn’t want to risk running into Brin, if she heard me open my door and came out to talk. There w
