Chapter 5: AwkwardThe following morning I woke early, blinking rapidly in the dusky light which filtered into the room. There'd been no nightmares, a welcome surprise when undisturbed sleep happened so rarely. Cautiously stretching my limbs, I discovered I was sore, but not unduly so. The bruise on my arm was enormous and nearly black in the early light.
My mood was tranquil this morning, resigned to the situation I found myself in. Hiding out wasn't going to resolve anything and my friends needed help. Whatever the situation between Conal, Lucas and I would lead to, for now I intended to get my mind back in the game and behave like an adult.
Within half an hour I'd showered and changed into fresh jeans and a t-shirt. Refusing to skulk for a minute longer, I headed out into the main part
