Chapter 432

“As we teach them,” the man’s brother said watching with us, “we will teach them freedom and the Great Harmonious Spirit.”

All around us were murmured promises. It was time these other men understood. They had been kept in the dark for much too long.

I didn’t dare move and stood still watching the carefully organized landing. I felt my family and knew they were there. In the mass of men, I just wasn’t sure where they were.

Once the transports were settled the men all waited for instructions. A wave caught my eye at the far wall and I saw Christof’s face beaming at me. I ran for him without another thought.

My men looked tired and dirty. Christof’s left temple was bound where he had been injured. Still I couldn’t stop myself from wrapping my arms around him. He hugged my shoulders tight. A hand drifted down to greet the offspring still in my belly as he smiled at me.

“We have missed you, wife,” he said softly before handing me off to Damien.

Tears