“I’m getting to know him. Let’s start there, okay?” I nod, knowing it’s a beginning at least. He’s never really tried before. “But you need to put the brakes on this, Queen of Thebula.” “Dad—” “You and him. Brakes. Can you do that?” Severity sharpens his gaze. Pain flares again. “But—” “His family is dangerous, Luna. There are no buts. I’m handling this with Donnelly. It’s the team-up no one saw coming, especially me.” He touches his chest. “It’s Cyclops and Peepers.”
