he became conscious of Cade eyeing him awkwardly. ‘You alright?’ Cade asked. Aren bit back a sharp reply. He wanted to take out his feelings on someone and Cade was an easy target; but it wouldn’t be the right thing to do. ‘I think I’ll just head home,’ he said. Without further words of parting, he walked away. Bravery loved company, but Aren had long ago learned that shame was best borne alone.
