*Rion*

Ever since our initial argument about the twins wearing dampening charms, our home became cold, the atmosphere tense. Daphne and I made small talk in the mornings but our tight schedules and busy lives made it easy to avoid the unpleasant subject.

This particular morning was no different. As I prepared to leave the house to continue efforts with Jasper on building and training new warrior recruits for Thorn Forest, I glanced at my wife out of the corner ...