“Yup.He’s legally my ward and goes to a private school owned by Lady Fen’s daughter Ava.He’s not a negotiating point.”
“Where did you acquire him?”
“Rhea brought him home from the shadow mage realm, and I was in the position to take him as my ward, so I did.”
“Just like that?”
“I already had the company and the house.Adding the child wasn’t difficult.”
“You know who his parents were?”
“Nope, but we checked him over and figured out that she was an Elite concubine who was pitched through the gateway.He was born there.”
“Any sign of his mother?”
“No.Rhea looked, but there wasn’t any sign of her.If they killed her, they left no trace.”
“What have you told him about her?”
“That his mother was taken to a dark place where he was born.We searched and couldn’t find her, and if we ever do, we will see if she is ready to be part of his life.”
“Why phrase it like that?”
“Because it is possible that she had him and died, or survived and used a burst of energy to get herself home.”
He blinked.“Right.So if she does come back for him?”
“I will genetic test the hell out of her before she sets one foot near him.”She smiled.“And quite a few more exam techniques.”
He nodded.“I am Ryo.”
“Arwell.Pleased to meet you.”
“You don’t wish to shake hands?”
“I am exhausted and don’t wish to lose any more energy.”
“I swear to keep my draw to myself.”He smiled.
She sighed and put her chopsticks down, reaching for him.When his fingers closed around hers, she felt the surge of her magic trying to respond to his, and she swayed.
He moved and supported her.“You really are tired.”
“It was a busy night.I had to teleport a number of people and all their worldly possessions to avoid fire damage.It takes it out of you.”
“Where did you leave your ward?”
“He’s with his friends.The wizards and their children that Brexel adopted.”
“Brexel?And Oren and Ymer?”
“Yup.And their mate Iris and the dogs.And Noh’s mate’s daughter.They had a sleepover while I was busy with my project.They drove him to and from school for me.”
“So, they knew about your omega status?”
“Not sure.They certainly didn’t know about my djinn status until this morning.”
“How did you come to be?”
