“I promised your mom I’d protect you.” “Don’t use me as an excuse.” Grandyn held his father’s gaze. “And Dad, is that really what Mom would want?” “She’d want you safe.” “In a world without books?” “Nothing is more important than your safety.” “Don’t hide in that. I’m not a kid anymore. Your job is done.” His look softened for a brief second. “But if the world isn’t what it appears, if something is wrong and we can fix it, I’d rather be brave and true than safe.”
