Establishing Authority

Elora said calmly, "Too late. Time's already up. But if your son wants to withdraw, he still can."

The boy's expression changed immediately. "No way. I already joined. Rookhaven Base isn't some open market where I can come and go whenever I want. I'm absolutely not withdrawing!"

He lifted his chin stubbornly and faced off with his father.

The middle-aged man stomped his foot.

"You little brat, you