Blythe I stay in the spare room most of the day, leaving my book untouched. I feel lethargic but cannot sleep. The room changes from golden to orange, the sun preparing to rest for the night. It doesn't look like there will be any moon tonight—just a black sky freckled with white stars. It's been still, no wind. The stillness helps me to think of the best way I can break my plan to Spencer. Terrence calls me out for dinner at some point. Spencer is already at the island and I sit down awkwardly as Terrence serves us our plates. Lawrence had returned home at some point but I cannot recall when. I keep my eyes to my meal despite feeling the heat of Terrence's scrutiny as well as the occasional glance from Spencer. I don't have much of an appetite, unable to finish my portion, so once I've

