“19, soon to be 20.” I answer automatically.
“When was your mother and Lily taken?” He asks and I give him a dumbfounded look.
“11 years ago. But you know that.” I say and he gives me an incredulous look.
“Of course I know that. I remember the exact date and time that we found out, but obviously you don’t.” He says and I shake my head.
“Father. I don’t understand.” I say.
“Your anger has blinded you, boy. Ziana would have been a child when your mother and aunt disappeared as well as during the attack. How can you blame a child for those things?” He asks, making me step back as if he just slapped me.
My mind spins. How could I be so stupid? I take her birthday and start doing the math.
“Sh. She would have been 7 when they were taken…. 8 when they died…. And. and 9 when the attack
