I tell Pike. I didn’t think I’d be so excited to see him, but I am. I’m happy to be around him. It’s the first time I’ve seen him in days. “I have to leave this afternoon,” Pike responds. I don’t know if he heard me. “Tithonus was found dead.” “What?” I gasp, covering my mouth. “He was found hang...
It’s so dark in here.” My muscles twitch from the exertion. Christophe and I wait. The moaning is less intense than moments ago, but it hasn’t stopped. It’s more like crying. “The sunglasses don’t stop me from seeing light, if that’s what you think.” “Isn’t that the purpose of sunglasses?” “It is...
Dory is up before me, the pillow flat on the couch where Dory used to be, my body outstretched. It feels good to have gotten some rest. “Good morning.” Dory’s sing-song voice catches me off-guard and she places a plate on Pike’s lap. He rubs his eyes and moans. Then smiles. “It smells great.” He ...