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Everyone else was already gathered in the solarium when Griffin made it back inside.
Kai was propped against the wall, arms folded over his chest in a defensive posture. The fire station was his pet project, and Griffin knew he’d fight for it. As a rescue paramedic, he still saw the lodge as mostly a stopping-off point for skiers and adventurers who might need saving.
Griffin happened to agree about the firehouse, and he sent his older brother a quick nod indicating he was on his side. Kai smiled slightly, though he still looked worried. Jake and Isabelle sat with their heads huddled together as she showed him photos—hopefully scenic shots, not gruesome medical images.
Gracie perched on the table, her feet on a chair. He remembered that he’d behaved like an ass to her, and mouthed
