Chapter 475

“We have strong administrators,” he said to the woman, as he waved over some young men. “Your concerns are valid and should be addressed by our leaders. These men can take you to them.”

Asper watched us closely for a moment before standing.

“Will you accompany me, Tosu?” she asked turning to our friend. “I find your counsel has been helpful and the company would be appreciated, much has changed.”

“It is a new Pateria,” Tosu stated as she rose slowly.

“And I am alone in it,” Asper said with some sadness.

After a life spent in the company of strong sisters, I imagined the large woman must feel abandoned. I pitied her situation.

“We are both alone,” Tosu said smiling, “better to be alone together, perhaps?”

They would be strong together and I knew that. It made me feel better that neither woman would continue on without family.

Not surprisingly Hannah and Ra had tagged along with the group heading to administration. They wanted to be part