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Sitting back in her chair, she looked across the table at theDarkling. “Was it at the pass?”Traax nodded. “‘My ears hear no begging. “As you said, Iam royalty—I need no one’s permission to make a deal.

Although they fought valiantly, Rafe’s ambushed clansmen were losing the battle. “But that was some time ago. ”“Yes,” Aeolus answered. Einar cradled the child in his arms.