“It’s complicated, is all. But don’t worry. Trey won’t ever part with you. No matter what.” Grum said with conviction. “I don’t want to cause problems for him. That is the last thing I want.” “Like you pointed out, it was your phoenix friend who saved Trey. You got us out of a sticky situation there. You aren’t a problem. If anything, I’d venture to say he needs you.” Grum smiled at her trying to reassure her. “What is going on is nothing for you to worry about. Even if Trey had to abandon everything and move into an isolated area with you, he would. And I would follow him.” “Even if I am a lesser creature than yourself?” Kailee gave him a crooked smile. “You are not lesser in any way, Kailee. And I don’t mea