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He stopped and smiled, his irises lightening to a milky brown. Of course. I’ll make sure to keep some of our strongest back too, since we’ll want to take them with us. He hugged me then continued around the front of the house.

“That’s a pleasant surprise,” King Sutton murmured when Samuel was far enough away that he wouldn’t hear the low words.

Unsure what he meant, I turned my attention to him. “What?”

“You and your brother.” King Sutton picked up the heavy luggage. “I feared there would be animosity between you two, but your relationship doesn’t seem strained at all—either that or you two are very good at pretending.”

“Oh.” That was a fair assessment, and I could tell by the way the three of them were studying me that they were curious. I shrugged. “He didn’t want to rule. It’s been an adjustment since he expected to have this role, but he’s now a royal advisor and the alpha of Idaho. It works well, and Bodey and I listen to his opinions.”

Edward yawned.

“Let’s get some rest.” I smi