My eyes widened as it darts between the figure coming clearer into view and my dad. The frame of the person makes their way up the stairs as dad’s clapping begins a rippling effect of choral applause from the anticipating throng.
“Why are you behaving like you are seeing a ghost?...yes it is me in the flesh, Little Ri, Ri”
I haven’t heard that nickname in years. Even if I could not see I would know that can only be one person. My grandfather. He takes his stance next to me placing an arm around my shoulders. “Congratulations my grandson, welcome to the greatest honor of your life” He was tall, a gene common in the Alpha linage. Streaks of silver in his black hair that seemed more like hidden treasure than a sign if aging. He still appeared like he possessed the strength of a young bulloc
