DANGEROUS LOVE
Her voice sharpened, and both of her sons—because Elison had wandered close enough to be caught in the blast radius—physically flinched and scrambled toward her like children awaiting punishment, though neither of them would ever admit that out loud.
"Same," Heinz croaked, standing shoulder to shoulder with his brother in silent solidarity.
Adira studied them both for a long moment before turning her attention back to her eldest. "So. Where is your girlfriend, Heinz?"
"Uh—mom. She's, um. She's in her house."
"Oh, really?" A slow, dangerous smile. "Bring her home tomorrow, then."
"WHAT?" Heinz nearly choked. "I mean—why, mom?"
He never got an answer, because at that exact moment, Adira's hand