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"Maybe they don’t like failing, and want to finish the job?"

"But why takeThey should be able to find h for the various people you dealt with this last year, including Devlen" His arlanced up at Kade, but he stared at the wall

"He has a good reason to hate you," he said "Cooperating with the authorities and helping you could all be an act"

Beforewith Valek, I would have conceded the possibility, but not after Plus he had plenty of opportunities to get todeeper Perhaps I’ll unearth a playe," I said

He relaxed "Froh your childhood at all"

"Hey!" I pushed hierate" Then a notion struck me "Since I’ stories"

Within an hour, I wishedstories But no luck Even though she continued to ignore me, she told Kade about all the times poor dead Opal had disappointed her

When Leif arrived with the tablecloths, I ran from the house "Thank fate, you’re here! One more minute with that woman…"

Leif chuckled "Suck it up, Opal You’re the one who decided to show up late"

"I didn’t decide…neverto explain

"So how’s lass wizard…er…my favorite soon to be sister-in-law?" he asked

He had the decency to squirm when I didn’t answer

"Well…er… Kade!" Leif rushed over to say hello

Next to the tall Stormdancer, Leif seemed shorter than he was His stocky build was due to thick muscles and not fat What he lacked in speed he coth when he wielded his , he was dependable and grounded A good ood as Kade, because of the whole Storht beside Mara had found a mate who suited her perfectly