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"Who is this Fire Lady? I can try to contact her for you"

Reeht table Next to the lantern was Teegan’s teapot resting on top of his apron Soirl stroked the fabric with her fingertips "I thought they had been stolen"

"I brought theht want theaze to irl th not to wrap her inin to that desire Ree with a steady determination as if the soup, fruit and cheeses would be snatched away

Hayes pulled ive you any hed "Orphans Wonderful" He rubbed a hand along the stubble on his cheek Dark sician If he can control his raan can’t control hishis mother in the Courtyard of Souls

Hayes returned his distant gaze to me "Reema however is another story We’ll have to contact the authorities and find her a place to stay She can sleep in his roohts, otherwise…she’s yours"

"Mine? But I thought--"

"She trusts you, and I need you to find out as much about her brother as possible"

"But…"

"What? Do you have soardless After Hayes left to check on his other patients, I returned to Teegan’s room Reema had devoured every bit of food When a knock sounded, she startled I opened the door, stepping back so Hayes’s assistant could wheel in another bed The sheets s froirl who eyed the assistant with distrust

My charge At least for the next few days First order of business would be a bath But when I o home," she said

"It’s too late to be out by yourself," I tried Reema scoffed