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There was a certain sense of relief to know Cygnet’s relationship with Arlette was not so far gone yet that she would trust the woman with her care. With a quiet nod, he began to lead the way, allowing a slower pace for her aching muscles and vision—a shoulder, should she need it.

There was a stretch of silence—there always was with Cygnet, but he didn’t mind—but then she asked about Mae, and he paused, if only for a spare second. “No word yet. She’s still healing in Moonglow, under Kukutux’s more experienced care,” he sighed, not sure if she recalled that bit, or if her days had been nothing but a blur of adrenaline, pain and exhaustion. “I will go back to get her soon. Hopefully, she can travel by then.”

Hopefully, by then, more answers could also be provided.