Lily
Breakfast was awkward. We had already done the top-up, but it had been different. It had been fast, and we hadn't looked at each other while Caiden did it. Now we both had our trays in front of us, but neither of us had touched our food.
“I need to go out,” I said, finally breaking the silence.
Caiden looked up from his tray.
“Where?”
“Just out.” I shifted in my seat, suddenly finding the food in front of me very interesting. “Alone. For a couple of hours.”
His brows drew together slightly.
“Alone?”
“Yes.” I swallowed. “There's something I have to do. I can't tell you what. I'm sorry. I'd just like you not to ask about it.”
He studied me for a moment, his fingers resting against the edge of his cup. I could practically see him weighing whether to push for an explanation.
“Ho
