Family Secrets

[Hyacinth]

“Superheroes,” Slate looks skeptical. “Like Superman?”

As we made our way along the highway headed south, we decided to take Bash with us on our little adventure down the coast. It was easier than taking him back to River City and then heading out alone again.

Besides, it seemed like a good idea to have some family time, although alone time would have been nice as well. I blush at the idea of more time alone with Slate. We have had so little time together, and I feel a need to be closer to him. I hope he still feels the same way about me as I tell him the next part.

“Not exactly,” I try to explain what we mean, but it just created even more questions for Slate, who looked a bit lost as the discussion continued.

“So let’s see if I understand,” he is trying so hard to stay calm, but I can see a bit of panic in his eyes, even as his tone remains compassionate, “little Bash here has the power to make people’s minds turn off which he’s had since his wolf began to material