Chapter 155

James approaches Kara, holding both hands up so she can see the piece of metal and the box with buttons. “Okay, Kara. I’m going to slide this metal between the collar and your skin. It might be tight, but I’m not trying to choke you. It will just be for a few seconds, okay?”

“What is that?” She points to the metal.

James looks at Reggie, who shrugs. “No one will ever believe it. Might as well tell them.”

“This is a piece of Achilles’ battle armor. Have you ever heard of him?” James turns the metal over in his fingers and gives Kara a gentle smile, as if he is trying to convince a child.

“That’s the sound Katie makes when she sneezes.” Kara turns serious, forgetting about the metal piece.

“It’s true. It sounds just like me.” Katie echoes her sister’s words with a nod.

“What… Achilles?” James tilts his head. I think he’s starting to understand the twin’s intelligence level now. I cross my arms and observe the interaction, amused.

“Don’t keep saying it, Mister James.” Kara puts h