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his mother's words sent a frisson down his spine, but he continued to meet her gaze, understanding the gravity of her words. it was a lesson he would not soon forget.

i will, manman, lafayette said dutifully, nodding. i promise.

his eyes then floated once more to her belly, and a smile returned to his face. when will dey come, manman? he queried eagerly. my new brot'ers an' sisters.

he secretly hoped for a brother or two. he knew sapphique valued women above all, but val's absence had him feeling a bit bereft. tousaint had filled that void, somewhat, but a baby brother he could love on and mentor? his heart sang at the thought.