“I’ll be back soon,” I promised, looking down into Fiona’s blue eyes.
“I know.” She shook her head like she didn’t want to hear any more of that kind of thing right now.
I kissed her again. We’d been trying to say goodbye for who knows how long, at least ten minutes, standing next to the car that was about to drive me and Kayden to the airport.
The rest of the battalion had already left the palace. My Beta was inside the car, patiently waiting for me. Nina had taken the baby back to the room to give me and Fi a moment alone.
“What’s this?” I asked when Fi produced a small gold gift box from the pocket of her heavy knit sweater.
She pressed it into my hands. “Just a little something I thought may bring you comfort during your travels. A little reminder of home.”
I opened the box and f
