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“What ativity would not be welcoo said smoothly

“Nor is it welcome within the Burkhard Clan,” Dieter added

“We are hoping you can give us some more details on the coht be anyone who isto look past such archaic teachings?” Thiago continued

Tori sat perfectly still, trying to block out everyone closely watching hi on his every word Dinner at a quiet table at the back of the hall with just him and maybe Cassie or a quick visit from Ravi would have been preferable to this

But then, Alric and the Burkhard Clan had already done so ht He wanted to give back to his new clan It was just a shaly past

Baldewin’s hand shifted in his, and he could feel the gentle sweep of his thuht conversation, Baldewin had held his hand It had s aard for both of them, but Baldewin had yet to release him He was the anchor Tori so desperately needed in this storm

“Inforuessing it’s how they’ve i are the true reason for the Great Dragon War I never gave ht not to question our elders” He paused and tried to organize his thoughts a little

“I think you mentioned that the clan is about two hundred people now,” Baldewin assisted

Tori nodded, grateful for the direction “Yes Two hundred I believe it was bigger at one time Several hundred, I think, e first moved to Finland”

“I’ there are huical ability,” Cameron said

“Yes Of the two hundred, about half are hureat, but they are largely ignored by the e baby, then they gain a little status within the clan” Tori paused and rubbed his chin “Lisetteto on can live as long as two hundred years, but no one in the Taavi Clan is anywhere near that age Most barely make it to one hundred”