I laughed. It was just like Owen to make excuses for someone else's shortcomings. Even fictional characters. Owen found my tendency to speak my mind refreshingly honest, and hailed Marc's temper as a deep protective instinct. He said Ethan thoroughly enjoyed life, and that Parker really knew how to have a good time. According to Owen, we were all doing just fine, and all was right with the world.

Rogue (ed. MIRA, 2016) - ISBN: 9781459296510