“Come here,” I hear Theo says.

I jump from his voice. “What is it?” I ask, shifting my attention to him.

I’ve been doing nothing for the past hour. Without books, I am so bored that I almost fall asleep. So, I shift my attention to him. He has now transferred from his work table to the carpet in front of the fireplace. There is no fire on it though.

I stand up and approach him. “Is there anything you need?”

“Sit here,” he orders, patting the seat next to him.

I swallow nervously. Every time he is ordering me to come close to him, I know what will follow....