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An hour and a half later found us on the road that led to the Red Fox clan. I rode atop Caius’ transformed back and he walked alongside my grandparents. Lord Mori walked at the lead and well in front of Caius’ long snout and sharp teeth. The distance gave us some privacy, the first offered that morning.
“You’re sure you’re all right?” Caius asked me.
I smiled and patted his back. “I feel perfectly fine, just a little tired.”
“You look quite ill still,” Sage pointed out.
Bee frowned and jabbed him in the ribs with her elbow. “That is not the thing to say to a lady.”
He winced and rubbed his wounded spot and pride. “And yet, my dear, it is the truth.” He dropped his arm to his side and furrowed his brow. “I fear that whatever afflicts her is deeper than the body.”
“What’s t
