“Try not to be so reckless next time.”
Eirwen expressed great concern over my actions on our way back home. “I’m glad nothing happened to that little girl in the end. Otherwise, we could have been in a whole lot of trouble.”
“I guess.”
Explaining anything to do with the supernatural to her was pointless. I had to settle for listening to her like a good boy instead.
“If you need money for something…” Eirwen’s voice softened. “I can pay you in advance, if you like.”
I began to cough uncontrollably. “Um—no, really, it’s completely fine. If I do end up needing money, I’ll make sure to ask you ahead of time.”
“Good.” Eirwen nodded. “Don’t do something so silly again, okay?”
“Yes, mom.” I laughed out loud. “Whatever you say.”
The levity between us shortened the car ride home. I got out o
