Stone Circle Every story has its scars

Valette watched her father skeptically for a moment as he started that he wouldn't excuse his behavior but also told her not to be too hard on him. Valette was not sure what to think about it but she decided that she would listen to what her father had to say to her. Her frown deepened when he spoke about something that had stunted Xan's growth. She had so many questions, why didn't he know? He was his father! Her mother knew everything about them really. She would tell her mother everything.

Valette sighed softly. "The way he responded was not the way we were taught. He is more a stranger to me than a brother," she admitted. "I hate to admit that but he is. So the decision I made might be harsh but his reaction was as harsh as well." As she said this she heard his plead through his head. "I will give him the benefit of the doubt when I see him again, if I ever see him again," Valette admitted.