Chapter 126: Santino’s Survival School Part 1
“Let’s go, mommy, let’s go,” Olivia said, tugging on Serena’s arm. Oliver and Santino were already walking ahead, and Olivia was impatient to catch up. “We’re going,” Serena said with a chuckle.
“We are falling behind!” Olivia said with a dramatic wail.
“You can go and catch up,” Serena said. She pushed Olivia forward. Olivia ran off to catch up with her twin and uncle.
Santino had dropped by at their house for a visit. He said he had a special game planned for the kids. Serena couldn’t say no. She wanted to see what it was that Santino had planned, and she wanted the kids to have the chance to get out and play in the woods.
They were heading into the woods near her house. Despite not being a pack member, Santino seemed to know his way around. He’d helped with some of the rogues, which meant traversing Night Sky territory. “Where are you taking us, Santino?” Olivia asked. “It isn’t that much further,” he assured. “Where are we going?” Serena asked, picking up the pace so she could catch up to her brother and her kids.
teach the kids some of their
the stream and across the forest floor. The sun was shining
started tearing it open. Santino laughed and Serena stood beside him, looping her arm through his. “How intense are you going
just two little knives in here,” Olivia said after the twins had torn the
Santino said. “That’s all you need for my survival
Serena raised an eyebrow at her brother. Giving kids knives wasn’t exactly what she had
a catch so they won’t close on anyone’s fingers, and they have a release to open.” Santino dropped down on one knee to show the twins how the knives worked. “The blades are sharp,” he warned. “Don’t ever touch those with your fingers. Practice opening and closing them.” While the twins played with their knives, Santino stood beside Serena again. He reached into
“Now, the first thing you need to do if you are in a survival situation is to make fire. It will come in handy for a lot of things like warmth, cooking, sending up smoke signals.” “Fire?” Serena asked. “Santino, your definition of ‘safe’ is really…” she trailed off when
blades,” Santino said. “I can show you how to make fire in two different ways, one with your knives.” “That’s so cool!” Olivia said, jumping up and down. “Show us, Uncle Santino,” Oliver chimed. Santino
to be dry and free of dirt,” Santino said. “Stay here by the stream where we can see
Serena said with a laugh. “I remember what is was like to learn these skills
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