Chapter 48. Trust Me

Griffin’s POV

I avoided his questioning gaze; I knew he was studying me carefully.

Ethan tugged vigorously at my sleeve again, returning me to the present moment. “Please, Griffin. Ice cream, I’m so hungry.” his little voice chimed.

I turned to look at the little boy, and the excitement bubbled over him as he beamed up at me, and a smile formed on my face. “Sure, little man. Let’s go find you some ice cream. Nice to see you again, Cameron. See you round.”

I waved goodbye to my old friend and turned away. Ethan skipped happily along beside me as if he was My pace quickened as I tried to shake off the lingering tension that seemed to follow me.

“Hey, Griffin. Wait up.” Cameron called out after me; I pretended not to hear him at first, tightening my grip on Ethan’s hand yet trying to appear calm. But I knew deep down that bringing him into this mess would be risky; I didn’t need to be sure I was up for the challenge. I already had enough to deal wi