Salvar and Skyler settled onto the couch in Silas's living room while Milo ran circles around Maria, trailing behind her like an overexcited puppy and asking a relentless stream of questions about everything that caught his eye. "Milo, don't disturb her," Salvar called over his shoulder.
"It's quite alright, Mr. Beladore," Maria replied with a warm smile, glancing down at Milo, who was now intensely focused on a plant with pink leaves sitting on the side table. She knelt down and began explaining what it was called with a voice that was distinctively patient and kind.
