MISSY
“So, tell me about Mel,” I poked my younger brother while helping him wrap his presents. Maddox told me about their little adventure to get Delilah and Mel gifts during our shopping trip. He was helping the other kids pack while Little Liam and I finished all the wrapping.
Little Liam shrugged. “She’s a nice girl at my school.”
I nodded. “Is she the one you got in a fight for?” I asked casually.
He froze and looked up at me. I continued putting tape on the present I was wrapping. “How did you know? Did my teacher call you too?”
I tried not to laugh at him. “No. Mom and Aunt Lily told me.”
His little shoulders slumped. “I didn’t mean to get in a fight.”
“I’m not mad,” I told him honestly. “I’m actually proud of you. Standing up for everyone in your pack is important, even if
