LIGHT SILVER

I assumed that primarily meant Jack’s son, but I also knew that they lived in an apartment surrounded by other families who were doing their best to stay alive without having to run away from the only home they’d ever known.

“That works for us,” I said, eager to get outside now that Atlas had mentioned a training session.

I hadn’t shifted since before the heat, but I could feel the restlessness setting in, making my skin itchy again.

Amy nudged me, a growing smirk on her face. “Are you ready for the horn?”

Mark groaned. “Please don’t ever say that to my sister again.”

His agony made me smile. “I can handle whatever you want to throw at me,” I replied to Amy.

“Good.” She grabbed my hand and pulled me past the group of men, then out the door without saying another word.

I glanced back at Atlas before I was pulled outside, but he smiled encouragingly at me.

“What are we doing?” I asked with a chuckle after her pace increased.

She glanced back at the house that was almost out of view. “Ha