My brother decided to drop his kids off at my house without even asking—until the day Grandma’s old key finally failed him.

shifted in the room.

I asked, “What happens to the apprentices if the workshop closes?”

Damon smiled with no warmth in it.

“They adapt. Successful people always do.”

Mom moved quickly to smooth it over.

“Jasmine, tonight is not the time for your little causes. This is about your grandfather’s legacy.”

My little causes.

Those “causes” were people.

Damon raised continue reading …