Chapter 64

“Yeah, come in!” Ellia called out.

Edward and Tim entered her office, and bowed. When they stood with the royals, they went over to carry the two stacks waiting for them on Ellia’s desk. Xandar put Russell on the floor, and the little boy ran straight for Lucianne’s leg and hugged it while tugging her dress to get her attention.

When Lucianne felt a warmth wrap around her leg, she looked down and saw Russell. She bent down with a smile and the little boy said in a sad voice, “Are you leaving, Aunt Lucy?”

“I am, Russell. It was so nice to meet you. I hope we’ll see each other again.” Lucianne said in the same gentle tone she used with him earlier as she caressed his cheek with her thumb.

The little boy threw his small arms around Lucianne’s neck, “Be careful of bad guys, okay, Aunt Lucy?”

Lucianne was so touched by this child. She hugged him back before releasing him and said, “I will, Russell. You be good, okay? Be strong.” He nodded and managed a meek