Peter told Ashleigh everything he knew about the current situation in the South. About the fall of Burning Ember, the likely loss of Penelope and Mateas, and that Caleb had left the night before to lead the pack down through the south lands. A journey would likely take ten days and would have no real communication option.
Ashleigh listened to every word but remained silent.
Myka and Peter walked her to her room.
As Peter replaced her IV line, Ashleigh continued to keep her silence.
“I’m sorry,” Peter said, glancing up at Ashleigh and then toward the door where Myka stood. “You shouldn’t have found out like that.”
Ashleigh gave a weak smile.
“No,” she said softly. “But it was an honest mistake.”
“Idiots make lots of those,” Peter sighed and shook his head as he looked at Myka.
Ashleigh smiled.
“Did you know that the more you care about someone, the more annoying you find them?” she asked.
Peter furrowed his brows.
