Chapter 27
Saturday 19th September, 2020 (Continued)
Eli’s POV
Dad clapped me on the back. I nodded resolutely. I ate the snacks quickly so I wouldn’t miss too much of the party and would still make my Mom happy at the same time.
When I got back to the private suite at the Academy, I was shocked to find all three of my brothers back from the party already. They all looked up at me.
“I was gonna change here and come meet you guys at the party!” I said. “What happened? It’s barely eleven.”
Zaya looked like he was seething. He sat, rigid in the arm chair, with his arms folded.
Jonah and Noah looked forlorn.
“Where’ve you been?” Asked Zaya stiffly.
“I went to see Dad and Mom,” I said. “I just wanted to talk to them about everything that’s happening. What happened?” I asked again.
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