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Sindri spent the next few weeks with Raerdel and the babies every moment. When she jokingly asked if he didn’t have any political matters to attend to, he assured her none that were more important than their safety. He knew his constant presence was likely beginning to irritate his wife, but he had not found Gabriel yet and had also not recovered from seeing her in his clutches the last time. Rocking Cillian and Melisande in his arms while looking out the window of their bedroom, he sighed. “I hope when you’re older, life is much less complicated.” Raerdel came up the stairs from having tea with his mother after her visit. “What a cute family I have.” Sin made a face and smiled as Raerdel kissed each baby and then him. She lingered on his lips, which brought a groan unbidden from his c
