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other than a baby.”
    “I know you don’t but you know it’ll happen. All babies grow up at some point.”
    “Even when that happens, he’ll still be my baby because I’m not going through that again.”
    Zayden laughed. “One is enough. That’s all we really need.”
    “I’m glad you agree.”
    “Always with you. He’s our only future.”

 
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 10
     
     
    Zayden
     
    The sounds of rushing water coming in the distance was soothing but the sights of the great water surging over the stone was much more. Adele’s breath was deep with relief. I know she’s been waiting for it. “We’re home.”
    “I know just how you feel. It’s good to be back.”
    “Promise me we can stay home for a while.”
    “I’d gladly like to promise that but if my father needs me, I won’t have a choice. I chose this life to have you. I can’t take that back now but you won’t have to come. I’ll take Troy and Darius myself and be back in a few days.”
    “Okay but I guess we don’t have to worry about that yet. Hopefully he’ll give you a few days.”
    We walked our horses into the stables and settled them in for the rest they deserved before going inside. It was quiet and we tiptoed towards the lounge.
    “Hello!” Adele called.
    Ruby and Jaylyn were sitting on the couch with Troy and Bryce.
    “Adele!” Jaylyn shouted with joy. “You’re home!” She bounced up to her feet and tried hugging her quickly but carefully since she was still holding Seth.
    “I missed you guys.” Adele said, hugging Ruby as well.
    “We missed you a lot more.” Ruby replied.
    “Where’s Darius?” I asked.
    “Oh, they went that way.” Ruby turned her head towards the kitchen.
    The door opened with Darius walking out, holding Dirk’s hands so he could walk.
    “Awe!” Adele smiled. “Look at you! Are you walking?”
    “He probably will soon.” Darius said, picking him up so they could reach us faster. “We were just working on the strength in his legs.”
    “Isn’t it just—swell?” Ruby sighed sarcastically.
    Adele laughed. “Don’t be like that. He’s growing beautifully. You should be thankful for that.”
    “Yeah, I guess. Well, what happened on your trip? Not that I really care but it gets me away from this.”
    “Oh.” I said, sharing a quick look with Adele. “It went well.”
    “Yeah. Just swell.”
    She didn’t sound happy. I knew why and now everyone else was about to find out.
    “Uh oh.” Jaylyn muttered. “What happened?”
    “Nothing.” I said. “Everything went fine. Got there to kind of a surprise to see Wyatt as King but he went with our plan and Meg and her daughter will live.”
    They seemed just as astonished as we were to the news but Adele gave them another reason to be while her eyes were still on me. “Though he left out the part where he condemned our son so that will happen.”
    I laughed. “Condemned? Love, really?”
    “Yes, really!”
    “What are you talking about?” Troy asked.
    Adele was getting heated and just pointed towards Troy so I would answer and I did. “It was going well then it wasn’t going well and we needed something else so Wyatt would agree. I merely offered the possibility to unite our children through marriage.”
    “You what?!” Everyone shouted. Their voices all expressed mixed levels of disbelief; their eyes wide to show it.
    “Thank you!” Adele hollered.
    “It’s not a big deal. I can get him out of it if I need to.”
    “I can’t believe you did that.” Jaylyn said in awe.
    “Something had to be done and with the way Wyatt’s mind was working, I knew what it had to be.”
    “Does no one around here ever think of me?!” Ruby’s voice was raged. “I’ll have to accept her sooner or later as an Assassin but there’s no way that little mistake will ever be a part of this family!”
    “I apologize but that choice isn’t up to you.” I said.
    “It will be Seth’s.” Adele added. “I’m not pushing him into