Violet just wanted to be alone, but Tiara thought that was a bad idea.
"We get our strength from the pack," Tiara said. "Once you learn to accept that, I think everything else will come much more easily for you."
Violet shrugged. She would rather hang out with Tiara than any of the others. Tiara was not annoying like Carl and Blake, and she was not complicated like Ryan. But Violet figured if she could give Tiara the slip, she could have some time to herself. That has been a rare thing lately. Even when Violet was alone, Carl was in her head.
They walked slowly back together toward the VIP Gold House. "Don't you want to eat lunch?" Violet asked her.
Tiara shrugged. "I am fine. We can get something at the house if you like."
Tiara smiled at her. Violet tried to smile back, but her fang
