Chapter 14: A Safe HarborWe burst through the entrance to Epi's tent, where he was sitting with Conal, Lucas and Ben. They were congregated around a wooden table and turned in unison as Marianne and I hurried in through the open tent flap.
“Got over your temper tantrum, young lady?” Epi scolded, glaring over the top of his glasses.
“Epi…”
“The next time you call me names like you did this morning, I'm going to turn you into a pile of frog spawn…”
“Epi, I'm sorry…” I stopped abruptly, narrowing my eyes when I caught the trace of a smile curving Ben's lips. “Wait a minute – turn me into frog spawn?” Marianne saw my green eyes beginning to flash with anger and nudged my elbow swiftly. I inhaled sharply, making a conscious decision to remain composed and ignore Epi's goading. “Epi, Mariann
