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Brochan had turned the royal stables into a royal forge First, he and Viola had fetched equipment and tools she required, as well as her most prized metals, collected froold Auto to help him protect himself

He would cherish whatever she designed for hi Whether he died or not, he would find a way back to her He’d finally won her He would not give her up for any reason

“Fluffy!” McCadden’s roar echoed through the forge His brother sto room, a pair of boots raised “Your little ain!”

The pup rested at Viola’s feet, yawning as she hammered at a link

Brochan stuck out his ar his brother in his tracks “Genius is at work There are to be no interruptions”

“Are you kiddingto redecorate your houst all but dripped fro you won’t do for her?”

“No,” Brochan said sioddess-kitten happy than he’d ever thought possible

“I have accepted your relationship,” his brother continued, growling now “I’er wish to voether But I will not tolerate this!”

“And yet you will I tolerated your tantrums for centuries,” Brochan reain, he’d wondered if he should tell his brother what he knew That McCadden had chosen to push Brochan froain, he had refrained

A uilt in his face now? What purpose would it serve? Especially when Brochan had already forgiven him If his brother had passed Viola’s test, Brochan would not have her now

His gaze found her, as it always did, and he grinned She’d anchored herstray strands stick to her cheeks She wore a pink shirt with a high collar and long sleeves, a pair of gloves, leather pants tucked into steel-toed boots A leather apron draped her chest, and a tool belt encircled her waist Safety goggles were perched on her nose

She’d never looked lovelier

Contentment enveloped Brochan