“Yes, do tell. What could be as important as going after your female?” Peri asked.
“I need to speak with her mother.”
Their eyes widened at his words and Sally took a step forward. “Do you think now is the time to be meeting your future mother-in-law?”
“She knows things. That was the only explanation he offered. He didn’t want to explain that he knew a little about the power of names related to the elements. Jewel’s mother had obviously known as well because she gave Jewel a powerful name. The woman had obviously foreseen that her daughter would need it. “She might be able to help,” he added, in case they didn’t catch on to that fact. Dalton felt edgy as he stood there with the group watching him, as though they expected him to suddenly break into hysterics. If they were expecting him t
