Levi I could tell the minute we passed out of Eventide. It was like the world around us suddenly turned up the volume. Of course, crossing the troll bridge was also a clear indication that we’d left Eventide. What surprised me was how social Hope was with the trolls and how much they seemed to like her. It’s another stark contrast to her quiet, reserved behavior in the packs. On the way, Matthan wakes. Hope changes him, wrapping the dirty diaper and tucking it into a bag before rewrapping our son so he can nurse while we walk. Once again, I’m in awe of her. “How did you do that carrying both boys and a bag?” I ask. “Very carefully,” she says, smiling at me. Goddess, I’ve missed that smile. When we get to Araphyra, it’s much the same. Hope seems to know everyone and, not surprisingly

