Chapter 117: Chapter 117

No surprise to Cam he'd managed to say the wrong thing. Story of his life when it came to women. Good to see some things never changed.

After putting his enormous foot in his mouth, Kayda's face turned blank and her tone wooden as she said, "Follow me. I'll show you where we take our meals."

She led him but did not join. The moment they entered the larger building, she shoved him - none too gently - in the direction of the line for food. No instructions, no introductions, she left him to fend for himself. Having so many eyes - many in gaunt, much-too-young faces - daunted even a big man.

He knew they were just curious. Yet he couldn't stop the voice in his head that screamed, They need you. Why didn't you agree to help them?