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“You can walk them,” Shaddo said “And then we’ll all take care of them”

“Yes, sir”

Hearing an odd whistle on the “s,” Ranon studied Eliot “Someone lost a tooth”

Eliot grinned, showing off the gap “Mother isa special tooth treat”

Erykand looked sulky

Eliot scowled “She made special treats foryou when you lost a tooth” “I didn’t knock one out to get a treat,” Eryk said, just loud enough to assure the men heard him

“I didnot knock it out,” Eliot said

“Did to”

“Did not!”

“Did—”

“Boys,”Shaddo said

They obeyed the tone instantly

I’rin

Yeah, well, having me around all the tiure the pissing contests will start soon enough

He watched Shaddo and the boys until they went into the stables Then he smiled

Tomorroas a rest day, thank the Darkness No work, no traveling, nothing but his woman and a sweet su over to Mariel’s Pond to swio alone so they could have long talks and sweet kisses before co and kisses that were hot instead of sweet

With those thoughts in lass of ale and see if there was anything in the larder

Ranon, I’ot co for the Queen’s Residence

Ranon tensed in response to the sharp edge in Archerr’s voice How many?

An odd hesitation Depends on who you’re counting

What?Shaddo, soht As soon as Shaddo acknowledged the order, Ranon sent a command to Gray Keep Cassidy away from the Residence until you hear from me

He stepped out into the middle of the street, made a quick descent to the level of his Opal Jewel, and waited a heartbeat away froht

Then Vae raced out of the Residence, her joy sending out an al punch

They’re here! Vae shouted along a coe—which was probably half the village She raced down the street toward the northern landing web They’re here!