My will has always been stronger than hers, and it would take more than a look to make me back down. “It’s for your own safety,” he said, trying the same cold stare on me that he’d just used on my mom. “No way are you keeping me trapped down here for however long the Erlking decides to hang around!” I managed to keep myself from shouting, but just barely. I shook my head and folded my arms across my chest. Right at that moment, I wished I had the stubborn drunk back. It was beginning to seem like what backbone she had was fueled by alcohol. “Seamus,” my mom said tentatively, “maybe we should…” Her voice trailed off at the cold look he gave her. I shot to my feet and put some distance between my dad and myself. “No!” The word was out before I had a chance to think or in any way tone down my reaction. “I know this will be an … inconvenience, but I think it’s best for all concerned if you remain in your safe house for the duration of the Erlking’s stay.”
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