Raellyn let out a soft laugh. Only her uncle could make a joke just seconds after they'd exchanged sharp words. Yet despite the tension earlier, she felt a wave of gratitude for whatever storm had passed between them had calmed, and the air was once again light, almost tender.
“I have to admit I was confused at first about why he agreed so easily,” she said thoughtfully. “But after hearing what you said, Uncle, I feel like my confidence has returned. Though he is... very domineering. It’s in his nature to take charge of every situation, and I’ve ended up playing a part in his carefully crafted script. But the only chances I had to meet him were during that ambush... and another brief encounter that happened by accident.”
Her uncle was silent, his fingers resting on his chin in deep thoug
