The next morning, I woke up early again and stepped out of my room at the same time Corbin did. We both paused and looked at each other. He had a backpack slung over his shoulder, and I suddenly remembered that he was leaving today. I had completely forgotten because all I could think about last night was Crius.
I greeted him, but he just raised an eyebrow at me and turned his back. He went down first, and I followed. My father-in-law was already in the kitchen, and he had just finished preparing breakfast. I felt embarrassed—I should’ve been the one to do that.
“Pa, I’m sorry. I should’ve woken up earlier,” I said to him, and Corbin scoffed.
“You think you’re so important. You even forgot I’m leaving today,” he said irritably, and I just bowed my head.
“That’s enough, Corbin. You’re a
