FEATHERS RUFFLED
“What the hell were you thinking, Stevie!” Val screamed, his face blood red.
I’d never seen him this angry before. I felt every inch of his wrath striking me, flinching each time. Damn, damn, damn! I would’ve gotten away with it if I hadn’t passed out. Just my luck! “Calm down! I’m fine.” I rested my hands on my hips. I was cloudy on the details of how Val found me. When I had awakened, I was back home in my bed. It was not until later when I’d joined everyone in the garden that I’d been struck by the big goon’s temper. From one corner of my eye, I saw Dom and Jeffery cringing. From the other corner of my eye, I saw Razz gloating. I hated that Zop.
“You were not only putting yourself in danger but everyone else in this house as well. The very folks you vowed to give you
