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“Joel has it under control,” Aspen said with confidence “He won’t let anything bad happen You can take that to the bank”

“Thanks for the vote of confidence, pet,” Saxon said dryly

“I know you can work miracles, Sir”

“All these coet you out of your punishs froaze filled with concern

“I’m sorry to be such a bother,” Keira told her Tears filled her eyes then she blinked them away

“You’re not a bother,” Aspen said warh Julian, perhaps you could help Keira You know best how to take care of her”

“Julian, Keira needs you” Saxon’s voice was low

Julian turned to look at Saxon Then back at Jardin

“He’s not going to hurt her,” Saxon told him “He’s a friend”

“He is, Julian,” Aspen added “Jarand to take theuy”

“Julian, please, I just want to go back to our room and lie doill you help me?” Keira asked

There was a pause and then Julian turned and crouched next to Keira Without saying a word, he picked her up gently and walked away

Jardin let out a sigh “I’m really sorry Thohten her”

Saxon nodded, looking back to where Julian and Keira had disappeared “I know It’s going to take theain”

Jardin’s jaw tightened “I’d like to knohat’s going on, but for the ive you this” He held up a thumb drive “Got all the stuff you need on Winifred Hartfield in case she ever appears again”