Marlie’s POV
I hurried to get Jayce and Abbie out of the office so that Damian could continue talking to the council members about the whole situation he and Caleb had. While I wanted to be there for the conversation, I knew it was important to get the children out of the way, and besides, someone needed to make sure everyone ate. I didn’t have to ask Damian if he was planning on having food sent up for everyone; I already knew he was too distracted with everything going on that he didn’t even think about himself eating, much less anyone else.
When we got out of the office door, I looked to my right and saw April step into the hall with a worried look on her face. When she saw the children, however, the look vanished and she rushed over to us.
“Oh thank Goddess they are okay!” April sig
