#Chapter 69 Choice

The movement outside grew louder in the background, and eventually my skin tightened with anticipation and unease. It seemed like everybody was waking up, and I desperately wanted to check on everyone but I didn’t dare. "We can't just walk out there," I worried, biting my lip. "We’d scare the shit out of people.” Elroy cringed but nodded, meeting my eyes. “You’re right,” he said. “And it’s not our place to wander around here.” “We’ll have to wait for Fay,” I said, tapping my fingers on my knees worriedly. Elroy covered my hand with his own to stop the movement. “…I scented her.” “I could tell,” Elroy said softly. “She didn’t seem too happy.” I winced, wishing the earth would open up and swallow me. “She was unconscious,” I admitted, feeling Elroy stiffen slightly. “You were going to maul her if I didn’t, so…” Elroy sighed heavily, clearly angry at himself. “Fuck. I don’t remember that at all.” “I’m not surprised,” I said, “you were in there pretty deep.” My mind rac