Felix did not say anything after those first four words.
We need to talk.
He just turned and walked down the hallway, expecting me to follow. Wolves peeled out of his way with wide eyes, and I realized how strange the two of us must look. Him stiff and quiet. Me looking like a runaway emotional crime scene.
I followed anyway.
Our footsteps echoed through the corridor, the faint scent of herbs and smoke lingering from the infirmary. The further we walked, the dimmer the lights became until only a few lights lit the way. The silence stretched between us like thick ropes twisting around my ribs.
We reached the back exit near the storage rooms. Felix pushed the door open and stepped outside without looking at me.
The cool night air hit me instantly. Crisp. Sharp. Too clean compared to th
