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The challenging looks were ih to demand further explanation fro’s presence, that was
She answered for theeneral’s I also have an agreeether to support his peace efforts And, if that’s not assurance enough…” Jade took another deep breath, then jumped off a cliff “You can be confident in that he’d never intentionally let anything endanger this village when it means so much to his,” she sed hard and said, “wife”
The uproar lance toward Darien, she found hi astonished by her audacity Michael looked duly stricken
She’d deal with both men later
When Lisette finally stepped forith her arms lifted and an expression of utter shock on her face, Jade quieted the group once more
“I realize this is stunning news,” Jade said “And for the record, we haven’t exchanged vows yet However—”
“You’re a demon slayer, Jade” Lisette stated the obvious in an incredulous tone
Jade fought the natural hackles creeping up on her “I’m aware of that And my fiancé is a demon, yes But he is not the enemy,” she insisted
Darien approached her She could see he fuh he tried to hide it fro voice, he said to the villagers, “I understand this comes as a surprise But the botto in es You have aze slid to her “And we’ll talk more in private”
She sighed He storroup
Finally, Tanner exerted hi adjourned!” He turned to Jade and added, “You could have warned me”
“I hadn’t accepted his proposal Until now” She shrugged, though guilt ribboned through her “What choice did I have? I had to prove to the happen to these people when he kno much they mean to me”
“Jade,” he said between clenched teeth, “you’re talking abouta fence built around our village”
“Actually, there will be a fence around our village A demon fence” She s pissed off her fiancé once again “I’ll adht freaked me out at first, but face it, Tanner There isn’t a chance in hell Darien will let that rogue army penetrate his forces”
The other slayer gave this due consideration, his eyes clouding Eventually, he said, “I agree” He took a step closer to her and said, “But you just co hiers?”