#Chapter 212: I Always Keep An Eye On You

Even back at the Pyramid, Mia’s restlessness continues. Her loud wailing and crying summons the other brothers as well as any alarm until Archer, Beau, Steven, and myself are sitting around her on the floor, while Neil watches safely from just beyond the doorway. I can tell from the desperate look in his eye that he wants to come closer, but the silver in his chest keeps him from doing so. The mere close proximity of silver is enough to make a toddler uncomfortable. Too near, and he could hurt her outright. “What happened?” Archer growls at me like this is all my fault. “I thought you were just going to the planetarium,” Beau says, and though his words aren’t as sharp, they are no less accusatory. Archer picks up Mia first and holds her closely. He rocks her gently, and pride surges within me for a moment. I taught him how to do that. Yet Mia just hiccups and more wails begin. She’s not hungry, we already tried giving her food. She doesn’t need a fresh diaper. And unsure if her d