Slow down, and enjoy. Mama's here for her girls. Now, and forever." A tear trickled down all three of the grown-ups cheeks.Misti fed the first, burped...her, and handed her back to Liz, and took the baby Betty was holding. Mike stood in the door, pride oozing from every pore. He stepped all the way in and leaned down to kiss first Betty, the Liz. "NEVER let it be said that I don't love you all. Misti, May, and Kay, are all that matter more to me, than you do. I can say that because I know that. ” Brandon agreed. “Mike said he’d meet us at the inn. I figured we’d get together, talk. I got some maps in the back, and you can show me exactly where you’re wanting to go.”“Thank you Brandon.” Veronyka said sweetly.Mike Sassie turned out to be almost the exact opposite from Brandon. He was short, stocky with a wind-burnt, tanned face, and hair cropped close to his scalp. His eyes were dark, and he grunted what could charitably be called a hello when Brandon introduced them.“Go check in, we’ll. ”“We’ll have you on your feet as soon as you can put your weight on that ankle.”“You made me forget all about going, and now, you’ve cleaned me back there. I’ll never be able to repay you and I’ll never be able to thank you for all you’ve done for me.”“My supply chopper was here three days ago. He’s scheduled to return in four weeks. By then, we’ll have you walking, and most of your wounds will have healed too. You should be able to fly back with him when he leaves.”“I don’t want to go back! I. To give her back her wings I would have had to kill her spirit and remake it. I was unwilling to do such a thing to her. My love would never soar effortlessly among the clouds again.That very same day I heard the voice of Kaan fly at me, "You never cared for me. Now I have your first mate, your favorite son, and soon, your throne." Father..." Avil's cry was weak and cut short as I felt his life cut off.For the second time I felt a great hatred boil within me. My Ioshari and I hunted again. We.