Chapter ONE - Weebly

Ethan and Elli shared a look.
“All right then,” Elli said, standing. “It’s time for you
to get to bed. Can you make it to your room?”
“I think so,” Holin said. But he didn’t move. “What
happened to me?” he asked Ethan. “Why are you here
so late?”
Ethan glanced at Elli again, but she said nothing.
“I’m afraid I got you mixed up in some of my
dealings, Holin. I’m sorry for that. I won’t let it happen
again.”
The boy stared hard at him, obviously dissatisfied
with that answer.
“It’s nothing you need to worry about,” Ethan said.
“Nothing you should be involved in. And I think you
had better get yourself to bed before your mother
forbids me to ever come here again.”
“All right,” Holin said, sounding tired. He stood too
quickly, swayed dangerously, and might have fallen had
Ethan not reached out to steady him. “Whoa,” the boy
breathed.
“Perhaps I should walk you up,” Ethan said.
With Ethan supporting the boy, they made their way