Dead Silence

Sloane had long noticed Paige stealing glances at her, but since Paige hadn't spoken up, she didn't feel it was appropriate to ask first. But Sloane never expected Paige to ask about this, of all things.

Sloane remained silent for a moment. Instead of answering her question, she simply said, "That's all in the past now."

All she wanted now was to survive. Whether she had let go of the past or not,