153 A Knight and His Companions Part Three

He knew Volkin was only trying to throw him off but Kelley followed him in still, undeterred. Whatever the problem was, he was determined to unearth it today. Who knew when next he would find his brother? “Come on Volkin,” he tried again. “What's the problem?” “Leave me alone Kelley,” Volkin snapped. “I don't want to talk now. Matter of fact, I was just about leaving.” Kelley got angry too. “You know you can stop being silly now. What in the world is wrong with you anyway? This is an opportunity that you're just throwing away.” “What in the world are you talking about?” His elder brother challenged, crossing his arms. “Oh, you think I don't know what's wrong with you?” Kelley crossed his arms too. “You think I don't know that you've locked yourself away sulking over the fact that Erom is now a knight and second in command in the whole kingdom while you're still a nobody. An idea that I can bet father put in your head. You think I don't know?” “Stop shouting,” Volkin hissed fu