Chapter 27. Sugar Rush (1)

KAMIL

December 6th, xxxx

Kamil thinks private qua gives him the finger on their way out during their mandatory Winter Forest jog but he can’t be too sure.

Adjusting to change has been difficult for everyone involved. The troops tackle it by literally tackling each other.

Frowning, Kamil slows. He’s simple. If the traitors come back, admit their mistakes and grovel for forgiveness, he’ll ready to welcome them in open arms.

Most of North Star will. He has heard some of the adults talk about life being too short, about their Pack being vulnerable—regardless of Constellation—for them to reject family.

It’ll be the first winter without family. Kamil recalls his first winter here. Fights have been solved by burying someone in the snow. Love affairs has been started by burying someone in the snow. Desires has been ignited by burying someone in the snow.

‘Baby, come on my face.’

Stumbling, Kamil catches himself before he falls. Hands on his kn