chapter 15

Andrei She is talking, and that already is something. Definitely, progress compared to how she was acting earlier before Kat spoke to her. And even though she keeps her distance as she sits on the edge of the couch, I still feel a little giddy inside. Sage is talking, actually sitting down, even if far from me, but we’re in the same room, and she isn’t trying to attack me. She hasn’t growled in a while either, so that’s another point I take as a good sign. Unfortunately, despite the progress, I have to admit some things don't please me. For example, the fact that Sage looks like she is ready to run at a moment's notice. No matter how much or how little she talks, it is obvious she still doesn't trust me or my intentions. Halfway through the movie, she is fighting sleep as her head lolls to one side, her eyes slowly shut, and then, as if someone has poked her, Sage jolts back awake. Every so often, Sage’s eyes nervously meet mine to make sure I haven’t moved off the other couch. I lose