Page 11 of Silent Secrets

“Caiden, wait,” I call out as I scoop up the notebook and book.

Caiden doesn’t pause, so I pick up my pace until I’m practically sprinting up the center aisle. He hesitates for a moment with his hand on the door handle.

“What?”

I frown, wondering where the funny, playful guy from just a few minutes ago had gone. I just don’t understand the mood swings, and it’s seriously throwing me off.

“I was hoping you might show me where I can get some food?”

Caiden looks bored as he glances over his shoulder. “Go to the dining room. A servant will take your order.”

He swings open the door and disappears down the hall before I can ask him anything else. I grab the door and follow him out, a bit annoyed at his curt answer.

Well, then. I guess we will not be friends. That’s fine. I’ve gone the entirety of my life without friends, I don’t need them now. I’m sure that I’ll grow accustomed to his mood swings.

Chewing on my bottom lip, I glance in both directions. Now I just need to remember where the hell the dining room is.

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