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“There are thirteen in our village,” Gray said, looking back at Daemon
Finally figured out so on, haven’t you, boyo?Of course, it was ood for a nize when he was in trouble
“What?” Sylvia leaned into the shop, then back out “Oh, good They also have a couple of copies ofDragon and the Dangerous Deed ”
“I don’t think” Ranon began
“A gift,” Sylvia said “Enjoy your visit, gentlemen Prince Sadi”
Daemon watched her hurry away and duck into a shop a couple of doors down from the bookshop He huffed out a breath “While we’re in the shop, there are a few other books you ” The Tracker and Shadow books were adventures or mysteries for most readers, but anyone who dealt with a Sceltie also found them instructional
“She was laughing when she went into that other shop,” Gray said as Dae?”
“Once you show those books to any Sceltie, you’ll understand,” Daemon replied drylyAnd may the Darkness have mercy on you
He let theht Cassidy would enjoy since Jaenelle or Marian had liked them Ranon showed polite interest, but Gray loved books and stories, and kept delaying so that he could see “just onea few more books for them to take back to Eyota and then hauled Gray out of the shop so they could see e
Gray showed a boyish enthusiaslanced at and then bolted past Ranon’s emotions were more contained and more intense—especially when Daemon showed the Shaladoran the music shop The place sold sheet music and instruments that spanned the Territories in Kaeleer, as well as the music crystals that had audio spells
He didn’t tell them Jaenelle owned this shop, which was the reason it had such an eclectic variety of e for perfor there—and on those nights, there was never an empty chair
He mentioned the performances and pointed out the nearby tavern and coffee shop Ranon appreciated the potential businesses Gray wasplaces accented with flower beds
By the tilasses of ale and a plate of sandwiches, Daeood idea what kind of businesses would do well in Eyota
“All right, gentlean
“It’s the boy”
Daemon rose at the sound of that female voice and was pleased that Gray and Ranon responded just as quickly
“Tersa,” he said war black hair was always as tangled as her ave hie and be safe “Would you join us?”
“You are trying to feed me,” she accused
Of course he was Even having a journey with her, Tersa still didn’t ree paths
“Only a little,” he said, giving her a boyish smile
She gave his arlanced at Ranon Then she looked at Gray, and Daeo absolutely still
“This is the one,” Tersa said softly She called in a glass globe supported by a carved wooden base and set it in front of Gray Then she touched the small amethyst in the base “Watch”