He exhaled a constricted breath. A part of his brain was working overtime as he tried to process all the shocking information the two women sitting across him were telling him.
"My uncle kidnapped Jess because of some family stuff. I deeply apologize that Jess got mixed up with our family drama and I promise it's not going to happen again.
Now, with these birds in the aviary thing, I don't have a clear grasp of it. And since Jess is clearly involved, I would appreciate it if you're going to tell me whatever it is that you knew about it."
He could feel his anxiety rising as he kept his cool, waiting for the two women to answer his questions.
"What are these flocks of birds? Are they dangerous?"
He reached out for Jess's hand and squeezed it. But he didn't take his eyes off Aunt Joy and Madam Bae.
