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We'll survive whatever happens, he said first. You'll have me and Alessia to help you through it, he soothed, continuing his gentle movements through her fur. He was, honestly, terrified himself, and he would be just as devastated if anything happened to any of his youngest children, but she needed him to be strong right now, so he pushed his own fears away for now.

He gave her a sad smile in response to her next words. I don't think we really have a choice at this point, he answered, returning his nose to her fur to nuzzle her neck. Things were already set in motion, and there was nothing they could do to change it. Even if there was, he wouldn't allow it. It wasn't the children's fault things were so uncertain right now. He would figure it out, though; he had to.