About thirty minutes into the session, Kaius checked his watch and spoke up.
" Lunch time. "
The kids were clearly slowing down. Their moves had lost their sharpness, and even Milo was dragging his feet a little.
Austin took Elena and Eliot by the hand and led them toward the house. Kaius followed behind with Leo and Milo in tow.
When they entered the dining room, the table was already covered with a generous spread. Dishes steamed, silverware gleamed, and the scent of roasted meat and herbs filled the air.
Austin scanned the room.
Lena wasn't there. That fact alone made the whole meal feel easier to swallow.
Everyone took their seats.
Across the table, Amber Reynolds sat stiff and silent. She barely touched her food. Her eyes kept drifting to Kaius and Austin, wa
