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“Farewell,” Alyx said somberly

Dale in the traditional Zandian greeting It broke his heart to see such a young child so wary, his joy of life already dampened Ren, too, so to do with their fathers, he needed to find out

Even more determined, he made his way back to Eslyn’s cha since the prince’s decree

“What did you find out?” Laake asked when he entered He tilted his head toward the washroo up”

“Prince Zander said he’ll call her ex-mates up tomorrow and his decision on her future depends on theirs”

Granit and Laake both mirrored his frown “I don’t like the sound of that,” Granit said

“Nor do I,” Dareed

“Does that mean if he releases the?” Laake asked

“I don’t know Maybe We need to figure out a way to keep that fro”

“But would he release all of them? It sounded like he’d already deter”

Eslyn stepped out, skin flushed from her shower “What is it? Is this about Sankro?”

Damn How much had she heard?

“Yes” Better to be honest with her “Zander will question your mates tomorrow He may question you, as well”

A shutter slid in place over her face She nodded mutely

“Eslyn—who sired the children? Do you know?” Damon asked