Chloe

When I wake up the next morning, Ethan is already gone from the bed. I dress quickly and join the rest of the family at the firepit between the cabins. He avoids my eyes completely, staring down at his plate of food instead. I swallow hard and glance at Mom as she hands me a plate.

“Eat up, Chloe. We’ll need the energy for the hike today.”

I want to tell her I’d rather stay behind, but the words die in my throat. I take the plate and sit in the chair farthest from Ethan. He eventually looks up, and his gaze drags slowly down my body without saying...