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“Oh-kay Too late for that” Despite the unpleasant subject ht we already ascertained that you can’t save the world”

“The world, no My wife, yes”

I couldn’t keep the grin at bay “And I love you for your endless devotion But my mother is the least of our problems”

He slowly shook his head “She ed and heartbroken all at once I’ve seen how she devastates you And she’s on my list of people I’d like to—”

“Dane,” I said, warning in my tone I didn’t like when he went all scary-furious

He groaned “Whatever Have you heard from her recently?”

“When I was in the hospital Then I went off the grid at Macy’s retreat Technically, she has no idea how to reach h when she’s properlyseems possible on her end And hey, that reminds me I need to let my dad knoe’re back home”

“Jackson already took care of it”

“He thinks of everything, doesn’t he?” Our attorney was as loyal as Amano and as well connected and in tune to every little component of our lives Thankfully, no one knew his association with us outside of our small circle That kept him and his wife safe

Dane said, “If you do somehow hear from Maleficent”—one of my nicknames for my mother—“be sure to tellof his own

“I swear” I kissed hiive me?”

“It depends”

I laughed “Liar You wouldn’t hold anything against me”

“That’s probably true But if you gave her money this last time, you’re in serious trouble”