Chapter 12Troy and Markus looked at each other. Gen’s story had been intense, and not what they had expected. Gen and Tribley had been sitting beside each other, but while Gen talked Tribley had moved closer to him, wrapping his arm around Gen, and Gen leaned into the embrace. Although he talked about crying, he didn’t actually do so, but it was clear that the story was difficult for him and Tribley’s support was both wanted and needed.
“I see now why you don’t want anyone to know about you,” said Troy. “Do you think your father is actively looking for you?”
“I don’t know, and I don’t care. I’m not taking any chances.” Gen was firm. “Maybe he never noticed that I was gone, or even that I was there in the first place. Or maybe he’s had people looking for me all these years. I’m terrified
