BROTHERS

HU: “Hand over my keys,” I say with my jaw clenched, glaring at Hiram, who is still. “I said no, and I will say it again. The girl is gone, over an—” “No!” I growl, my body trembling at the thought of Ginger being gone. I do not want to hear it, and I know I can track her down. How I will do it, I do not know, but I know if I try, the Moon Goddess will direct me. “Look at yourself, Hu. You are slipping away slowly. Her family needs space, and sometimes you have to let go of the people you love just for a moment.” “Arrrgh!” I groan, grabbing my head with both hands as I feel the anger seeping in hotter. His talk is making me sick, and I can no longer hold it in. I lunge at him without thinking, not knowing if I am going in for a punch or a blow, but my face is met with Hiram’s palm, which I collide with, hitting the ground. One would think I am stupid for attempting to fight with my brother. He is ten years older, with a strong body that has undergone all the training required for an al