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They fell silent, which was not the least bit uncoh it was certainly a bizarre occurrence to have the most powerfulHowever, she sensed there was more to his unexpected visit than to lend her a book

“You’re pensive,” she said “Are you sure you don’t have news about the fire wraith?”

“Morgan hasn’t located him Wraiths can be very difficult to track when they vanish completely One of his men did find the horse The beast didn’t survive its injury The patrols are now reaching farther in an attehost”

She studied his tense expression, then asked, “You don’t believe they’ve siiven up?”

“I suspect the wraith will return I don’t intend to give hih If he wants to come after me, he’ll have to do it on my territory”

Jade’s heart sank Not a sensible feeling to have, but she couldn’t help it “Meaning this is the last I’ll see of you”

“My presence is what got you hurt”

“I’aze narrowed on her She explained, “It’s a natural progression for humans, Davian An inescapable reality And one that offers the hope of reuniting with the loved ones we’ve lost along the way”

Her response seean to pace in front of the fireplace

“I wasn’t being accusatory,” she told him “About my parents’ deaths”

He pulled up short “I take full responsibility for my actions and their impact on your race I’ve already confessed as much”

“That wasn’t what I was getting at all”

Letting out a long breath, he said, “You miss your parents I understand that But you’re alive, and you have the potential for a richer life than you’ve recently led”

She resisted the urge to scoff at hiure?”

He pinned her with a shrewd look “I have soh ht into my idea, Jade”