CHAPTER XXII

“Stand up.”

“Why? I thought you wanted me to finish my food?”

He reached my side before I could blink.

“Hey!”

I struggled against his grip but I might as well be pushing against a boulder for all the effect I had on him. He got something from the cupboards before continuing to drag me along the house like a ragdoll. The misty air hit my face like I’d been sprayed by a geyser of water and an uncontrollable shiver went through me. He must have felt it as he finally let go of my arm.

I glared at him when I almost stumbled to the grass but he paid me no attention. He was busy setting up something with some huge rocks and cans he got from the kitchen.

“What are you doing?”