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His face softened "Neither do I, love But we need to know if she’ll be trapped by a null shield"

True He moved the bassinet to the farthest corner of the roohter from my arms Valek held her as if she’d break "Wow, she’s pretty solid No wonder you were--"

"Watch it"

"--so uncoazed at Liana as if he held a precious jewel in his ar to the bassinet Slowly, and with great care, he lowered her to the shtened with his arms empty "She popped the null shield and didn’t even wake up" He grinned

Was she a void? Did that mean she had no soul and would never find peace in the sky? I projected my awareness toward her and was blocked, but I sensed the spark of life that was her soul I sagged back on the bed in relief Did it reallyas she was happy and healthy and safe from harm We could determine the extent of her abilities when she was older

Valek rolled the bassinet back beside my bed, then kicked off his boots and slid under the covers with led against hi in his unique musky scent

We’d survived so ranted I savored the peace, knowing full well that once the rest of the herd learned of Liana’s arrival, we’d be inundated with visitors

I was on the edge of sleep when Valek said, "I’m sorry I didn’t keep my promise sooner"

I opened one eye "What proether"

"I know I just had a baby andclearly, but I’ether for nine years"

"No We’ve been living two different lives I worked for the Commander while you were the Liaison We were lucky to spend teeks together at one time If you add up all the days, it wouldn’t fill two years"

He had a point "And now?"

His arether Body,

"And baby," I added

"And babies," he a to need a brother"