Chapter 16

Tru took a step forward and lifted a hand, reaching like he wanted to touch me. But he must have thought better of it, because he turned it into an awkward wave and called for Fawkes.

I watched until they both disappeared down the street.

Aldo trotted up a moment later, his attention riveted to the bag in my hand, and that reminded me what was inside. I was touched yet again at Tru’s thoughtfulness and care. This guy was one of a kind. 6

Everything hurt. Every muscle, every bone, even every hair. I could barely move, but I didn’t have a choice as yet another wave of nausea sent me stumbling into the bathroom and onto my knees. Once I was done losing the contents of my stomach, I hauled myself upright with a loud groan, rinsed my mouth, and staggered back to bed.