#Chapter 58: The Waiting Game

It’s a long three days waiting for Alex’s birthday. I don’t leave the house much. Most of our meals are taken with just the family, and Alex disappears frequently to either sit with his brother or take care of pack business in his brother’s stead. His parents are also out most of the day, and Rita is gone to meet with the Malkeye pack, so I’m often left with my thoughts. Which is not good. But the first thing I do each morning is talk to my mom, to continually reassure her I’m okay. But to be honest, these talks also reassure me of the same. I need to know she’s not in danger, and when I ask her if she’s seen or heard anything unusual either at home or work, she blows me off. This is good, because it means she thinks I’m being ridiculous as opposed to wondering why some weird guy is following her and if it has anything to do with me. At least that’s one bit of good news. I also talk to Hailey, who thinks I’m still at camp. It really was a good cover, convincing, I mean. Hailey and