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he breathed into my ear.
    “You trust me, don't you?” I clutched his hand as I glanced
over my shoulder at him. He loosened his grasp and let go of me, long enough to
take my hand. Together we headed down the hall for dinner, trailing behind
Henry.
    Joshua sighed. “Of course.”
    “Then trust me when I tell you, he's an ally. He didn't have
to risk his life to take us to Haven, but he did.” I could see the cogs working
in his head, trying to find Henry's motivation in helping us.
    “He killed Margo. I can't forgive him for that. I won't.”
    “I know," I said. “I don't think the others will,
either. He explained it to me.” I squeezed Joshua's hand before we stepped into
the large dining room. “I'm not happy it happened, but I'm trying to
understand.”
    Joshua and I were the last to arrive at the dining table
where our companions had gathered. It was the first time in over a decade I was
glad to see Gavin. Almost everyone was dressed to the nines in suits and
Renaissance dresses. All but Elsa, having ignored the attire in her wardrobe
and opting after a fresh shower to wear her dirty clothes. Rane looked
beautiful in a dark midnight blue gown. It reminded me of why I had been
jealous of her the first time we met: she was gorgeous. She sat quietly at the
table, offering me a friendly smile. Elsa's eyes were transfixed on the
ceiling, studying the architecture in awe. She was fascinated by Spade, curious
about this new world she found herself tossed into. “Is it time to eat?” Cate
asked as Henry stepped into the room.
    “I'm sure dinner will be soon.” Aidan eyed her to shut up,
while picking at the dirt under his nails. He seemed bored, or at least he
presented the façade of boredom. I didn't know if he was disinterested in Spade
or trying not to show he cared. However, Cate fit right in, the forest green
gown hugging her curves as she eagerly waited for the food to be served.
    “I'm not being rude,” Cate dismissed Aidan. “I'm hungry .”
    Adelaide ran towards me, wearing a red dress of her own.
Just before reaching me, she twirled in a circle, her skirt swirling around her.
“Don't I look pretty?” She beamed with matching rosy cheeks.
    “Yes, you do.” I said, bending down I planted a kiss to her
cheek. I helped her to the table and scooted in the long wood-backed chair. It
was heavy. The table seated twelve though there were only 9 dining tonight. “Wow,
this is elegant,” I said to Henry. He smiled warmly pulling back my chair and I
ignored the look Joshua radiated as he claimed the chair beside me before Henry
had the chance. I tried not to laugh as Gavin sat across from me and Rane to
his left. Henry finally took a seat between Rane and Elsa.
    “I'm glad you made it here safely.” Gavin smiled and I felt
Joshua's quizzical look at me. I'd been angry at Gavin, hated him last Joshua
knew.
    “Thank you.” I faced Joshua and explained, “Gavin helped
rescue you from Haven. He and Rane accompanied me through the Gravelands.”
    Joshua tried to take in all the information. “Why didn't you
return home?” he questioned.
    Rane smiled. “I was hoping to see Henry again.”
    I tried not to laugh. It had been no secret on the trip that
Henry was searching for a wife. Was this why Rane had decided to come to Spade
again? I didn't ask.
    Gavin spoke up, “The walk here was shorter than home. I was
hoping I'd get a ride back to Torv in the near future,” he confessed. “Though,
right now, I am enjoying my time here.”
    Henry smiled warmly. “You are all welcome to stay for as
long as you'd like. I can provide you with transportation back to Torv when
you're ready to leave. Just say the word.”
    “Thank you,” Gavin answered. “And thank you for your
wonderful hospitality.”
    Throughout dinner, Joshua stared at Henry every so often and
I could still see a hint of jealousy burning inside of him. I tried to ignore
it as much as I could as I ate. I was starving and was thrilled for such