Hawken followed her. Leaving the others in the kitchen to talk amongst themselves. Eban for his part hadn’t stopped touching Alba since her arrival and he wanted nothing more than to have some private time with her. Breacan made sure his back out of respect.
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Once inside Bella’s room Hawken spoke softly. “I don’t know. We have some room to negotiate as she is mortal. They can’t keep her against her will.”

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Out side Eothian found Al in the garden shed. He stood back and spoke.

“Baby, what the happened with you and Fia?”