*Calvin* The good part of being at a pack that’s throwing a ball is that it’s all they’re focused on. I don’t have to go around and meet anyone since they’ll all be at the ball tomorrow night, so I can spend my evening in the woods. “Take the eastern half, and I’ll go west,” I tell my dad. He shakes his head as Peter joins us. “One of us has to stay with you,” Dad says. “If Ada connects with you again, you need someone to protect you.” “I’ll be fine,” I grumble, turning to walk toward the east. “I’m coming with you,” Dad says, and I turn to see Peter walking to the east- alone. I can feel the anger again bubbling up. “I’m fine. Cover the middle. We have to search everywhere.” “Half the reason they had me come with you was to make sure you didn’t do something stupid,” he in