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She asked for his help, and though Fig was entirely certain to what extent she meant, he gave her a steady nod. He would always support her. He would always care for her. Whatever was in his power to give, it would always be hers.

”Yes,” he agreed, ”Skald can watch the kids for the day.” He had no fear the young wolf would care well for their children. He looked over again at Gunnar with the rest, his heart aching. He was not close with the man, but he would not be unaffected by this.