Steven slipped into the conservatory quickly. He had to gather himself.

“What's happening to me? Am I beginning to suspect my parents of doing something illegal? Something completely unthinkable?” he asked into the quiet of the room. He stood still, breathing deeply in and out in order to compose himself.

"But what if I really have a brother in Saphira or any other country for instance? What if I was just too used to my life as it was and never had to question anything?” ...