Chapter 22
Tori's POV
"It's time for dinner. We should go downstairs now."
Kieran's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I sighed softly and glanced at the time, my fingers brushing against the edge of the railing as I turned.
"What? Are we eating with them?"
"Where else do you want to eat?" he asked, already stepping away. "In the room?" He shook his head lightly. "They don't practice that here."
My stomach tightened at that. Eating with them?
The thought alone made my shoulders stiffen. I could already feel the discomfort crawling under my skin, the way I would have to sit there. I didn't k know the kind of person they are yet and that alone made me feel uneasy.
"Oh! I don't think I'll be able to eat tonight," I said, forcing my voice to stay steady. "I'm not hungry."
Right on cue, my stomach betrayed me. Just when I thought I'd be able to escape all of these with an excuse.
It growled really loud while I bit my lips due to how embarrassing it was.
I froze.
