Chapter 61: In The Mountains: Gareth and Rusty.

Chapter 61: In The Mountains, Gareth and Rusty.

Looking out the window in his father's study, Gareth stared blankly at the vast manicured lawn at the back of the mansion. Standing there for a moment, he tried to wrap his head around what his dad had said a second ago. His mind was still trying to process his father's decree.

"In the mountains?" Gareth crossed his arms over his chest and turned to face his dad as the other man sat behind a wide mahogany desk. "That's where you want me to go? I…” Could he decline? Was it possible to say no? Gareth had never gone against his father, but he considered a blatant and staunch refusal this time.