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“One hundred percent.” I crossed my arms. “I’m not worried that they’ll retaliate against her personally, but they might try to replace her with someone else. If that happens, it could undo all the progress we’ve made with the Kings.”

She sighed. “We’ll just have to wait and see. I’m sure the Fates have a plan for this, but I hate waiting to find out what it is.”

“Same here.” I blew out a breath. “By the way, Mom, I have a favor to ask. Bryn wants to learn more about her biological parents, but she’s hit a brick wall there. Is there anything you can do to help her out?”

Her eyebrows shot up. “I wasn’t expecting you to ask me that.” She scratched her chin.

“I know it probably won’t be easy with how little we have to go on.”

“Honey, you know I’m at my happiest when I’m needed.” She patted my hand. “Don’t worry, I’ll find out what I can, but as you said, I doubt there’s much to find.” She smiled. “I’ll reach out to our elders, the Kings’ elders, and anyone else to get more information ab