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Maybe she would have argued, but just then Shira appeared in the doorway, hugging herself

“I don’t know,” Shira said, co and he’s breathing His neckbroken But he’s not there I can’t wake hilass’s Craft Vae says” Her voice broke, and Ranon watched her pull on all the strength inside her to continue “Vae says sometimes humans try to force kindred to live with them It’s al up because they’re wild and so big The wolves, like the cats, are too wild, and the horses, unicorns, and dragons are big But Scelties are small, so sooes away to a place deep inside himself, where humans can’t find him Where humans can’t follow”

“What happens then?” Cassidy asked

Tears filled Shira’s eyes “He either comes backor he dies”

“What can we do?” Ranon’s voice was rough “Shira, what can we do?”

She shook her head “We wait Vae and Darkmist said to leave him wrapped in your shirt because it has your sht now”

She walked out of the room

Ranon? Archerr called softly

Yeah?

We didn’t knohere else to put it, so we brought the body to the Healing House Archerr hesitated Keep Shira away from here Shaddo and I have had a closer look at what Darkmist did to this bastard andKeep Shira away from here Cassidy too

Can you put a shield around the Healing House to keep everyone out?

I can I have, in fact I’d rather not be inside withthatmore than I have to

“Why would Kermilla do that?” Cassidy asked “Why?”

“Coently “Come away now”

Ranon watched Gray lead Cassie out of the room

Ranon? Janos called

Mother Night Where are you? Are you okay?

We’re fine Reyhana and I got back froot us trapped in a stall, and he says we can’t leave until you say it’s safe

On another day, that would have been funny We’ve had some trouble, Prince Janos Khollie’s been hurt

How bad?

Don’t know yet Here are my orders for you and Kief: Both of you escort Reyhana back to the Residence I want all three of you shielded, you hear me?

Yes, sir I hear you

Andhe heard the Warlord Prince in his brother’s voice

“I’ll be in esture full of understanding—before following Cassidy and Gray out of the room

“Burne and I will head over to Main Street and see what needs to be done,” Spere said

Ranon nodded “Jaego was on the street and probably already alerted Rogir, but pull in everyone you can to ride circuits Make sure the landen coa her a second chance at it”

“I’ll do that,” Cayle said

“And you, Ranon?” Spere asked