Eighty

Valentino was stunned. "For real?" he asked the older man.

"Yes, for real. She knew that there was no reason to do that but she felt a duty to him as her former mate. Do you see what I'm getting at? There are certain kinds of connections that make people do stupid things," Arthur said. "That is why I don't really blame your girlfriend."

Valentino was silent after what he just heard. "I see what you mean. Thanks…for sharing this with me," he said and stood up. The two of them began their journey back to the inn where they were staying. As Valentino watched the children play, he remembered her…

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Liam jumped up from his seat when he saw the pigeon. "Strange that she communicates through these birds," he said as the brown bird perched on his index finger.