Chapter 64

Before she could ask for details, I hurried down the hall to my room.

I had tucked my console into my haversack. Now I extracted it and messaged Kyer. I kept it simple. Told her.

A few minutes later, I got a reply. Told Lyra, too. Did you hear her scream?

For the first time all evening, I smiled. Not over Brin’s crying. U busy?

Walking 2 U now,he messaged back.

My heart gave a little flip at the thought of seeing him again. And he was already headed in my direction!

Another message came across the console. Meet me outside?

I grabbed my haversack and draped it around my neck. I wanted to show him what I’d set aside for whenever it was we would leave. Soon, I hoped. Already I dreaded the thought of facing Brin in the morning.