Nina narrating: — So, Nina. — James stated awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck in a gesture of pure nervousness. I raised my eyebrow at him in question, a silent nod to continue. — I wanted to talk to you about something. I nodded in understanding, already aware that a declaration like this was coming my way. When James asked me this morning to join him on a hunt, I discovered that this was his indirect way of talking to me, away from the rest of them, who would be reluctant eavesdroppers on our conversation. — Okay. — I said, a bit worried and confused about what it might be. We had never had any intense discussions between father and daughter before, and honestly, I didn’t know how willing I would be to have one now. Hopefully, it wouldn’t be the painfully awkward type—the kin

