Aria
The dining room is abnormally quiet when Caleb and I walk in, but the atmosphere is thick and uncomfortable.
“Good morning,” I greet cheerfully but Suzie and Ellen do not even look my way. Ellen’s eyes are fixated on the cup of tea she is stirring while Suzie pinches her nose close as she is downing a green concoction.
“Where are the children?” Caleb asks as we take our seats.
“In the kitchen eating ice cream,” Leah glares at him from across the table. “No thanks to you. Do you know how hard it is to get healthy food into their bodies?”
“Not so loud,” Suzie growls as she grabs her head. “And why must there be so much sunshine in this room?”
“To keep out the vampires,” Ellen grunts.
“A vampire would not be the worst thing right now,” Suzie closes her eyes. “I need a blood transf
