25

CALIFF

“We will continue this in the morning,” I said when Shadow started yawning.

“Oh, I’m fine. Ignore me, but they need to rest. They just had terrible days.”

“It’s two in the morning.” I checked my watch. “You both will go back to solitary under the provision. I’ll check out a place for both of you.”

“I understand, and we are grateful.”

“Marcus vouched you’re the good ones.”

“Wait. Marcus made it?” His eyes widened in surprise. “And his family?”

“Yeah. But you can’t see them.” Even if they were just a few doors away, that was soundproof.”

“Oh, thank Goddess. I’m happy to hear that. Thank you. Thank you.”

I folded the building plan after Zack and Lyon sent them to the confinement.

“You’re building a new house?” Shadow asked. Why did she sound surprised?

“For us, yes.”

“And what about this one?”

“This means a lot to me, but our future is here."I pointed at the plan. "We’re going to have a family soon—”

“What made you think I want pups?” she asked without hesitation.

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