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"Maybe not as hard as we think," Rhys said "They’ve been dreaiving her a hard ti so ht they were only drea he was actually… you know"

"Alive?" Malachi said "Is it that hard to say?"

"It’s that hard to believe, and I am not your mate"

What was she, exactly? Malachi looked between Renata and Max There was clearly some intimacy there, but Malachi was too weary to try to decode it

"When will they be here?" He sighed "I just want to see her We can sort out what to say later I just… I need to see her, Renata"

Her hand slid across the table and enveloped his Malachi chanced a look at Max, who had his eyes locked on Renata’s hand, clearly displeased

Oh yes There was soine what the two of you have been going through," she said "But ill ine with the e I left Sari, they will be here by toain"

"Thank you," Malachi said "I know this is all hard to fatho on the front of his hair "You’re a miracle Her miracle"

"I hope she thinks the sa knoas happening Malachi stayed in the spare bedrooiven Sari that address When Ava came to the city, she would meet them there

Malachi tried to sleep, but his dreah a dark forest Ava was nowhere in sight, and she no longer called for hi It was as if all life had left the place He walked through the shadows, softly calling for her, but she did not answer

When he woke, he stared at the ceiling, wondering what it , his drea? Had she withdrawn? Was that even possible between , but the moon was still out He stared into the blackness outside Max’s flat, ignoring the city lights and looking at the stars A soft knock caht in bed

His heart raced, but the only voice he heard was unfamiliar And male

Malachi threw on a shirt and walked to the door Cracking it open, he saw an Irin couple standing in the entry way The wo hands with Max

Da Co His presence filled the room, and keen eyes swept the apartment Malachi opened the door a few more inches and watched as Damien finally saw him

Shock Grief Disbelief Awe The eh his expression did not change "Impossible," he whispered

"Not impossible," said Max "He’s here It’s hi hirabbed for her mate’s hand "Damien?"