AMBER.
Star had been restless since we arrived at the Alpha house. I could feel her pacing around in my mind. I needed a way to get some time to myself, away from Jason. He was looking at me expectantly. s**t!! He must have asked me something. “I’m sorry I missed that last bit.” I said, trying my best to sound tired. I rubbed my temples “I’ve got a bit of a headache.” I added the last part as both an explanation for me not having been fully listening and an escape plan to be alone. He took my hand and gave it a gentle pat. “I was just asking if you’d like some lunch, but if you’d prefer, I could have something sent up to your room, and you could have a rest.” I nodded, looking grateful. “That would be perfect, thank you. A lie down sounds wonderful.” He smiled and escorted me back up to
