Chapter 28: Lightweight

Ander Yale gave a cold laugh, a spark of anger flaring. "Sure, I'm not qualified. You're an elder and Alexis's mother, so I'll defer to you. But let me tell you-your judgment isn't always right." Emery Casson sneered. "Oh? From the way you talk, you think Jaxon can't measure up to you?" "Ander, you're the one who's drunk. You don't even know your place." Jaxon Scots stepped in like a peacemaker. "Aunt Emery, we're all family. Let's not stoop to an outsider's level." He turned, wagging a finger...