"Margo, happy birthday."Huxton's voice snapped her out of her thoughts.She forced a small smile and lowered her gaze, hiding everything she felt."Thanks."A slice of cake appeared in front of her. Margo looked up to find Huxton smiling warmly."You don't have to thank me. This was kinda last-minute. Next year, I'll throw you a real birthday party. Something huge. How's that sound?"Margo didn't answer.She took a bite of cake. The rich frosting was smooth and perfectly sweet.But to her, it tasted like nothing.Her fingers tightened around the bracelet, the amethysts clicking softly together.She didn't want any of this.She just wanted out.She wanted Chad.'If only Chad were here.'God, she missed him.'Has he figured out where I am yet? Is he still freaking out, trying to find me?'Once she got back to him, she was staying put.Wherever she went, Chad was coming with her.This was probably the first birthday since meeting Chad that Margo hadn't been excited abou
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