William didn't take it, and although his expression wasn't clear in the moonlight, his tone was very cold. "Luna," he said, "Just pretend you don't know me, stop coming near me. He got up and left.

Luna stood there, feeling inexplicably ashamed.

*****

When Eliana returned to the campfire, she didn't see Samuel and asked Hannah, "Where's the professor?"

Hannah asked, "Dr. Nelson?"

Layla pointed to one of the tents. "He's ...