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Clair nodded. What choice did she have? She would not leave Aiden or Marcus, and she dare not return to Dulsar without the Prince. The engines were still cycling down, having just landed minutes before. The overloaded hovercraft caught her attention as she descended the steps of the ramp. She followed its progression, ducking around landing gear and stacks of cargo, until it came to rest at the starship next to Spirit. When she recognized the auburn curls of Aiden’s hair, she was about to call out to him, but the unconscious man being carried on board stilled her voice. The sight of Aiden’s familiarity with the woman with red hair hurt her heart. She watched as he placed his hands on her waist and lifted her down, his hands lingering as if just to touch her was enough.
Aiden made eye
