Chapter 10: A Dog That Bites Rats

Daxton Mabbett chuckled softly. He knew exactly what Aliyah was thinking, and he pinched the tip of her nose. "You're the most important person in your brother's life." "And you're the most important person to me too!" Aliyah chirped, sweet as honey. "Just as important as Dad and Mom!" They walked at an easy pace, neither hurried nor slow. Before long, the Mabbett family estate came into view. The entire residence had been dressed for celebration. Lanterns hung everywhere, and huge red "Longevity"...