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Suddenly, Deirdre rushed into the rooid’s on the phone in the kitchen, Ioan She has a question of some sort"

Ioan shot a quick wink to him and slipped out the door Carwyn picked up his book and resisted the urge to follow him Deirdre sat down next to hi?"

"I have no idea," he muttered, then cleared his throat "What does that woed "I’m not sure of all of it, to be honest Research Day-person type of things And she helps question the humans"

"Why?"

"You kno odd humans are She understands the Has so world, unfortunately At least she’s putting it to use" He could tell Deirdre was concerned, but trying to hide it "She likes it And Murphy knows if she gets hurt, he’ll have hell to pay"

Carwyn stared into the fire Thoughts of dark alleys and vicious, long fangs swirled in his id’s slender neck he saw But the gasp he iined was not one of fear And the mouth that closed over her neck was… He shook his head

"I’m on my way back home in a few days I’ll catch the boat from Dublin Maybe I should meet her for a drink Just to check up on her, you know?"

He could see Deirdre’s eyes relax at the corners "That would be good I know… I kno responsible she is And we’ve never had any hint that she’s using again Still, she’s back in that world again, and I worry"

Carwyn threw an arm around her shoulders "Don’t I’ll check on her I’ll ’s safe"

"Thanks, Father"

Dublin, Ireland

There was a wry se Inn and slid into the booth across fro to remind me of my sordid past?" she asked, but didn’t truly seeet Guinness anywhere, Carwyn"

"True, I suppose Drink?"

"Sure" She shrugged "Whatever you’re having"

He stood and walked to the bar In truth, he couldn’t pass the pub in Dublin anyood Healthy Her skin was fair, but she looked like she’d been getting some sun Her hair was still a natural dark broith no purple streaks in sight, but she was back wearing jeans and an old T-shirt with The Clash on the front instead of her stiff, professional wardrobe

He ordered two drinks and walked back to the bar, sliding the whiskey toward her Her eyes lit up, and he caught the smile

"You’re a contrary one, aren’t you?" she said

"I thought you liked whiskey"

Her sh