Cal goes rigid. It is not a task he will enjoy. I feel for him.
The door slides open and the Red Vipers appear.
‘Escort our guests to their rooms and see to their needs. I’ll be speaking with Cal Granton alone.’
‘Take care,’ Garth says to Cal as we pass.
‘Be strong,’ Tilly adds.
Cal looks at me, sees my concern for him. ‘Looks like you’ll be joining us,’ he murmurs.
I nod, feeling uncomfortable, wanting to say something apologetic.
He leans closer to me. ‘I’m glad.’
Glad? Have I heard correctly? I search his eyes and see his expression is sincere. What’s made him change his mind?
‘I’m glad you’re glad,’ I mumble and give him a grateful look. ‘Good luck with it.’
‘Thanks. I’m going to need it.’
We leave and the door closes, leaving Cal to an interrogation of his childhood that he
