Book 1 Chapter 45 The Harpers are coming Elias I sat at my desk, working on a model car, when someone tapped me on the shoulder. I saw Dad standing there. I turned on my hearing aids. “Elias, we told you not to turn off your hearing aids,” Dad said. “I enjoy the silence.” “I know. If something happens, you might not see the flashing lights.” I sighed. My parents worry about me. Sometimes, silence is golden, especially in this house. My brothers drove me nuts. My feet felt a thumping against the hardwood floor. Then I saw Owen in my doorway. Dad left my room as Owen strolled over to the bed and plopped down. I swiveled my desk chair. “Are you hanging in your room, or do you want to create havoc?” Owen asked with a mischievous look. I smirked. We left my room, heading outside. Dea