While Mrs. Fanning stays with Mellow’s friend, Mellow insists on following my brother and I.

I’ve considered threatening her, but that would be useless.

“You must always stay behind me, and be alert,” I instruct her as we make for my brother’s car.

“What if I chose Zachili? I haven’t seen you fight before,” she snaps playfully.

I chuckle. “All Lupins train in martial art, you know.”

Mellow shrugs as she enters the backseat. I board the front, while my brother drives. ...