The next morning, I’m quiet. Head down and not talking to anyone unless I absolutely cannot avoid it kind of quiet. Not because of what happened, or nearly happened at the stream, or even because of the weird game Dayne appears to be playing with me, although he must think it’s one of those things. No, I’m quiet because tomorrow is my birthday.
“Talis, you want to head to the lake today?”
I glance up at Regan from my breakfast and shake my head. She’s got a couple of days off work and is back at the farmhouse. Ordinarily, I’d be happy to see her, today I just don’t care. About anything.
“No, thanks.”
With that, I return to pushing my eggs and bacon around my plate while the rest of the pack continues their conversations, although beside me Dayne is strangely quiet. There’s no sign of S
