Garth had forgotten when he had last set foot in Jemma's house, even though Usher used to make routine visits and accompany him. Ah! Garth seemed to remember that Usher forgot this habit when he started to get close to Mireya.

Garth's face hardened. It was not only Vione and the pack that Usher had neglected, but also Jemma, his biological mother, had been ignored by Usher since Mireya had arrived.

"So, what did you mean before, Garth?"

Jemma came over with a cup of tea. She served it to Garth and sat down on the available patio chair. The breeze and the coolness calmed her feelings somewhat.

"Thank you,...