The Price of Secrets

"So, I should be blamed for the actions of the few? Why would I not stand up for myself, and why didn't you stand up for me?" My pointer finger thrust in his direction, but he looked up at the canopy of trees and took several deep, calming breaths.

"I did stand up for you, but there is a way to go about this kind of thing! Jumping into an argument is not the way to win anyone over! You, of all pe