Declyn returns with the children and immediately takes them to Blue. He does not
comment on Blue’s puffy red eyes. But when she takes the children, he notices the mark on
her face which explains the scent of her blood in the air.
“What happened?” his temper rumbles through the question in a low, deep fury.
“I had a disagreement with Anja,” she answers and adds quickly “It is settled, and
won’t happen again.”
Declyn turns away without another word. He daren’t press for details because his
temper already edges too close to the boundaries. Mike’s warning to tread gently makes
sense now.
Waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs, is Mike with an analytical look.
“She’s taking it hard, but she’ll be fine,” he speaks softly.
“I need to talk to you, in private,” Declyn points to the
