( Nina sat at the table in the make-shift kitchen her sister-in-law had designed in the great castle of Terebinthia, otherwise known as their new home. Slowly but surely, the castle - and the great island, was starting to feel like a home to all of the Aarons' family. Not to mention to the Burke family, as well. ) “ You know what, Mary Kaye? I do believe this apple tree is the best thing to happen to you here. ” ( Nina smiled. Tormenting Mary Kaye was one of her favorite hobbies. She was, after all, the little sister to Kevin. ) “ How do you make the apples turn out so... juicy? ”
