The Cuckoo's Call

by Lily Morton

“Remind me to take you everywhere with me, Mateo,” I say. “Why?” “I wouldn’t want to cross you. You're the Terminator of politeness. That was annihilation by good manners.”

“Good speed on your travels, young Wren. I feel you are like a young prince who came into this house and woke us all up from an enchanted sleep.” “In the spirit of honesty, I have to say that some of you would have been better left sleeping.”