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He came, the sight of his familiar face like warm hands cupping her heart. It had been heavy since learning about Rue’s demise, though it felt a little lighter when Rodyn came toward her. But only for a matter of seconds. His expression didn’t match the lighthearted way he greeted her. Something was amiss. But what?

What happened, she said, voice even flatter than usual.

It wasn’t a question, though her orange eyes were full of them as they roved back and forth across his familiar face. He looked like the poster child for emotional fatigue. Towhee sucked in a breath, bracing herself for whatever horrible news he carried on his back, the burden of it clearly visible.