Ch. 88 Ares

Ares’ P.O.V.

I watched Auggie train like never before. There were no arguments between him and mom the entire time. I had seen it, seen the letter, the sand, and the apology. I knew what was going to happen, but it still surprised me to see. Auggie was changing before me, and it was for the better. Mom seemed so happy today, too. The corners of her mouth stayed turned up just a quarter of an inch all day.

“We need to talk,” I said, when Kiran came into the kitchen like I knew he would.

“Just like your father, I swear,” I heard him whisper. “What’s up, bud?”

“My shadow is going to be stolen in a couple of days. I can't say for certain who takes it, or how it will happen, but I am certain it will occur during the blood moon. It's important that you keep mom away from me. I haven’t told her the day, and made sure grandma didn’t either. I’m trusting you with this information, because I know you have mom’s best interests at heart. Her chasing after me to help will cause her to be swal