Chapter 65

I MUST HAVE DOZED OFF because I jerked awake when Loushka's voice popped into my mind.

'Cat! What are you doing here? Are you okay?' the griffon sounded astonished to see me.

Not surprising I guess, but I wished everyone would stop asking me if I was okay. In my current state it brought on tears. I took a couple of ragged breaths before I could answer her. The other griffons regarded me curiously.

'Come on outside and we can talk,' Loushka's voice sounded kind, causing more tears. Fighting the lump in my throat, I nodded to her and climbed out the pen.

ALEK WATCHED WHILE LOUSHKA AND Cat walked out of the room. He had to fight the urge to go to her when he saw the tears slide down her face. A lump seemed wedged in his throat and he leaned over his knees, staring at the ground. It didn't feel right being apart.

Maybe I am wrong.He stood and gathered his things. Might as well go back to my quarters. A talk with the guys might help and he couldn't stand being this close to her with