But then again, she might not be thinking straight herself. It was possible she was searching for me, believing that talking things out would somehow help.
I sensed others trying to reach me through the mind link, but I shut them out. I just couldn’t face anyone right now, and I didn’t want to. I needed peace and quiet. Turning my gaze to the water, I watched the gentle current of the river flowing downstream, wishing I could simply drift along the way it did.
But running away like that felt like the coward's way out, and I’ve never been one to back down—at least, not for good. This time doesn't count; I just needed a breather from those people. But actually leaving the pack? That felt like too much, even for me. I wouldn’t ever go that far. It’s simply not who I am; I don’t deal with th
