Chapter 126: The Confession on the Stairs

Camden sat on the steps, wrapped in her thoughts and emotions, not realizing how long she had been outside. A fine drizzle started to fall and Camden groaned, resting her head on her knees. "All okay here?" she heard Clayton's tired and raspy voice from behind her. She nearly jumped out of her skin and wondered how he had managed to open the door without her hearing. Was she really that lost in thought? "Yeah, I'm fine," she answered as she turned back to face him, flustered by his sudden appearance. "You aren't thinking of running off somewhere, right?" he asked her warily. "No?" Camden responded, puzzled by the question. "Where would I go?" She wondered why he'd think she wanted to leave, though a part of her understood his concern given her history. "Beats me, Cam. I just don't want you running off into danger. We don't know this place," Clayton replied with concern. He was standing in the doorway with a blanket clutched around his shoulders. "Shit, it's cold!" he grumbled to himsel