“You went into the forest by yourself?” Fuck this. I am not a child. “No, I went with Shay. But even if I did go alone, why would it be such a problem? Are your lands not safe? You made them sound secure last night.” I frown at him. “Besides, I’ve been going into the forest by myself since I was old enough to walk. Didn’t want to be in your debt anymore than we already are.” This. This is what Shay needs to see. The old Ava. The one with plans and a backbone. The one who can take a ton of shit and still keep her brother safe.
