Chapter 176 Last Resort

• Ava
• I set the tray of tea and cookies down in the center of my kitchen table, which had been pulled away from the wall to make room for everyone. The space was crowded; the Elders sat around the table, Chris stood by the kitchen counter island, and Leonard leaned in the doorway.
• “I’m sorry it’s so cramped,” I said as I took a step back and wiped my hands on my skirt. “But I hope everyone is comfortable. Please, help yourselves.”