Soren smiled innocently. “I was just about to tell you that when Isis interrupted me.”

I couldn’t force myself to smile this time, and I heard him say, “I wanted to let you know—I found out about the issues you had with your stepbrother, and I want you to know you don’t have to worry about him anymore. It’s taken care of,” he smiled. “Though now, I figure you probably would’ve handled it yourself. Very well done just now.”

Instead of thanking him, I just stared at him for ...