Ezra was sullen when he returned to the library that afternoon. I left only for lunch, more so to catch up on gossip. My nerves prevented any hunger, but I had to keep my strength up, so I f.orced food down.
The talk was naturally surrounding Dominick, but it seemed no one could confirm his d.eath. The talk was almost immediately silenced by Amelia when she walked in, even though I could tell she was dying to find out more.
Ezra sat on the chair next to me across from the fire. I put down my book about old pack treaties and laws and gave him my full attention.
“The next challenge is moved to tomorrow; it has to be changed completely,” he told me.
“Is that more work for you?” I asked, trying to assess his cold mood.
“A bit, but I volunteered.” Half of his mouth tugged up, and he leane
