Kannis Once the two of them calmed down, my anxiety dissipated. Chip said he wouldn’t fight my father, but how could I even believe him? This was a man I never met until recently. Father never talked about him before. Leery about the situation. I dropped it. “I’ll get started.” Father nodded. Chip shoved his hands in his trousers. He rocked back and forth. “Do you have any of the stones to ward?” It was a valid question. Father hadn’t said we would initially ward the forest. He snapped his fingers. “I didn’t bring them. *sigh* I was hoping the Fae would allow us in their lands.” Chip sighed. “It makes sense. But honestly Kam you were far more prepared when we were younger.” Father quipped back. “How long ago was that? I’m still prepared.” Father was cut off. “If you were prepared

