Chp 5 Pt. 2 Homecoming Game

Maliyah

“Hey dad,” I say with a smile as I enter the room.

“Shut the door,” he says making me worry just how much trouble I am in

As soon as I shut the door he smiles wide.

“The room is sound proof, but it had to seem like you were in trouble.”

“You had me a bit worried there for a second, I did not throw a single punch.”

“I know you didn’t and I am proud of you for holding back like you did.”

“I hear a ‘but’ coming.”

“Your mother isn’t too happy the girl got hurt, even if she did it to herself.”

“I cannot be responsible for other’s actions. She could trip tomorrow and it wouldn’t be my fault.”

“That’s true.  Your mother is just worried because we promised the humans on the council that their kids would be safe with the shift