Chapter 23

"He saved me from some human poachers. Then, one night, he brought me in out of the rain because I couldn't fly with wet wings and was cold. He offered to let me stay with him and I accepted." Twillow explained.

Alec smiled at her but then a frown crossed his mouth as he seemed to 'look' at his son, "You 'saved' her from human poachers, hmm? 'Dealt' with them did ya?"

Kendrick's eyelids lowered, his voice flat, "Yes. What of it?"

"You know how I feel about that, Son." Alec's tone was firm and reproaching.+

"I do. And I'd rather not discuss it again."

Alec sighed, steadying his breath. It was as if an invisible storm was trying to brew between the two titans. Twillow felt herself shrink back a bit

Finally, Alec spoke again, defusing the situation, "So what have you brought me today?"

Kendrick handed him the basket and Alec began meticulously feeling and smelling the fruits and vegetables it contained.

"Ooo. You brought me some of those strawberries. Those were so good last time.