A Defiant Stand

"Why are you so harsh on Kaelen?" Gideon snapped, stepping forward to shield his son-in-law from the sudden verbal onslaught. He glared at his wife, Martha, his face grim as he attempted to restore order in the crowded house. His weak defense did little to deter the family’s intense scorn, but it forced a brief lull in the room, making the tension thick enough to cut with a knife.

When Martha rea