Chapter Sterling

I was struck by the reality that all five of us were back in the kitchen eating sandwiches and salads as if the entire world hadn’t been ready to implode the night before. Araneae and Lorna were saying something and smiling. Reid told me that Lorna had taken Araneae to their apartment last night. And while I wasn’t sure how I felt about it, I liked that she hadn’t been alone. I recalled the first time we’d left Lorna on lockdown. She was a tough lady, yet we hadn’t considered her fear. To us, she was safe. Since then, Reid’s done his best to keep her connected when things go south.

The two ladies were saying something about chess. I’d need to ask Araneae if she played.