Chapter 36

***POV:Amara***

Lunch was interesting. Everyone peppered me with questions from all angles and I did my best to answer them without divulging the biggest piece of information of all. Before I leave, I will tell them the truth about me and about the colony. I will do my best to explain all of the supernatural things they grew up believing were myths. I just can’t take the chance trying to do that now, not when I am not ready to leave yet.

Everyone has now migrated down to the water, and it truly is like a party in full swing. The visiting families brought homemade moonshine. I was reluctant to try it but Imogen skipped over carrying a liter bottle of the stuff mixed with something red.

“Amara, time to loosen up a bit girl. Here I brought you my special mix. Some Sanderson moonshine with fruit punch flavoring mixed in. We will have you feeling right in no time.” Imogen giggled as she thrust the bottle at me enthusiastically. I could see Cole, sitting on the dock, shirtless and delicious