The Sentinels my heartbeat could tell you it's urgent

skipping constantine w permission!

the man spoke, and while he showed contrition, lasher was overcome with anger. constantine stood close, a quiet and stalwart presence, and while he looked to deirdre, she had not spoken out of turn. this was the family whom malachi had abandoned, the clan of mayfairs upon which he had turned his back, and though taltos' heart was apt to turn soft, today was not that day.

malachi's words broke upon the rocky shores of the druid's mounting frustration, and he shook his muzzle, eyes burning with a savagery he did not oft feel. "there is no place for you here."