Chapter 28
Sacrifice
“Ah, the dynamic duo.” Bob slipped his reading glasses down his nose and lifted his feet off the sofa. The newspaper in his hands folded into a neat rectangle at his bidding. He muted the TV and studied the teens, taking in the tension in Dane’s stance. “Sit down, sit down,” he ordered, waving at the sofa opposite. “If I’m to hear a delegation, we may as well be comfortable.”
Dane and Sophia sat, leaving a space between them and Bob raised an eyebrow. “I’m moving out,” Dane said, flicking at a speck on his jeans.
“Where are you going?” Bob asked, narrowing his eyes.
“Not sure yet.” Dane chewed his lower lip. “But Sophia’s homeless and I figured it’s best if you help her.” He lifted his eyes to the ceiling and didn’t look at Bob. “It’s probably time I moved on anyw
