Chapter 26

I reach the kitchen, a mile away from being able to notice anything, or anyone around me. By memory, I locate the fridge and take out a piece of ham. Closing my eyes, I lean against the counter and eat the cold meat, a million miles away.

"I'll cook you something if you want." The voice barely registers through my head, as if they're far away.

Do I choose Hardin, is that why he keeps seeing into my head?

"Katalayha!" A thundering voice echoes through my skull, immediately snapping me out of my day dreaming state of mind.

I blink, focusing on the frowning male.

"What?" I ask cluelessly, furrowing my eyebrows.

"Do you want some food?" He repeats, grey eyes slightly narrowed as if he's suspicious of me.

"Oh, no thank you, I'm fine." I say, my shoulders falling slightly.

Instead of leaving the kitchen like he usually would, Hardin remains. His eyes never leave me, like he can't figure something out. I'm used to that stare from him.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" I ask with a sigh.