Episode 24

*** Ryker ****

'Do you know how ludicrous you sound right now?' I humorously chuckled. Even as the words left my mouth, a vague groundless fear began to hitch itself deep inside.

Yes I know, but it's the truth son, didn't you just point out that something was wrong with me?' He wiped his mouth once, then pinched his nose between his index finger and thumb.

'Yes I did, but your story sounds implausible.' The statement was meant to convince myself, but my beast and I gripped to the possibility of everything my father had said been true.

'Ryker. ' His posture had become stiff, with his feet planted firmly on the area rug. I took a closer look at his actions and in conclusion, his overall demeanour was discern ably telling. He kept on scrunching his face up then releasing it in what I could guess an attempt to remain calm.

Ry, you know your father, if there's one thing he candidly detests is deception. What if they were playing a prank on us. I mean they could if they wanted to, but then