Chapter 22

• Taking a moment to consider that, I turned to get some cheese out of the fridge. “If I were to allow hard feelings to control my actions, I wouldn’t have the energy to focus on living… And when I realized I may very well have more than my share of years compared to others, I decided to do some good while I had that extra time.” Slicing it I arranged it on the plate, then turned to get some crackers. “Your serious tone with me is unexpected,” I told him over my shoulder, “what would your siblings say?”
• Chase laughed softly. “Rest assured, they know a beast lies in wait behind the comical quips.”
• Getting some bowls and cutlery, I set them on the counter beside the salad. “I am a bit envious, I suppose is the word… that you’ve had so many brothers to weather the years with.” I pulled a stool from the end of the island to sit across from him, feeling more secure with the island between us. There was something about him that put me on edge, where being alone with Arius hadn’t bothered me as much.