There’s a secret I must tell you

Nadia skulked into view, stepping in front of her trembling brother. By lost, Boiko means, I ran off. Yet again, Nadia clarified, staring her sister down. Hello, Skadi. It’s been a while. She added to Beartooth, Hey Father. Long time no see! then turned her orbs back to her angry sister.

Skadi, I get why you’re mad. But trust me, that won’t go far. And why isn’t Mother here? she asked, turning to Boiko. Does she know you came? His expression said it all. Nadia felt like pummeling him. She’s hurt, and you left her all alone, now she has no idea where either of us is?! Nadia sighed. It’s true, we did run. Skadi, you have no idea how much I begged Mother to take you with. But she was busy trying to get Boiko out of the portal’s pull, and you . . . where were you, anyway? We didn’t see you. Nadia eyed the brewing snow.

by Mimi & Josy