Chapter Thirty-Eight

‘Raven, the scouts are almost back. We will meet in the hall.’ A mind link from Robert comes through.

‘I will be there soon,’ I let him know.

“Alright kids, finish up. You have to get to school,” I say, trying to get them moving this morning, but they are going at a snail’s pace.

“Mom, I think I should stay home with you today,” Jade says, setting down her juice. Her eyes are large and pleading as she stares me down.

“And why exactly do you think that?” I lean down on the table in front of her, meeting her gaze.

“You’re going to need my advice today. I have a feeling you’re going to make some wrong decisions today,” she says it so seriously.

Rafe tries to cover up his snort but fails and earns a seething look from me.

“Sweetheart, I always value your opinion and guidance, but today, you need to go to school. Any important decisions made today, I will not be making them alone. Thank you, though, for your complete faith in me though,” I say the last part sarcastically, which earns me a