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Romanian Proverb # 18
Fereste-mã, Doamne de prieteni, cã de dusmani mã feresc singur.
God defend me from my friends; from my enemies, I will defend myself.
“Will you please sit by the door while I step outside to speak with my wolves?” Vasile asked Auriel with what he hoped came across as sincere politeness.
“Of course, Alpha. I will watch after her; I will protect her with my life.”
Vasile was slightly taken aback by the passionate answer, but he simply nodded and then with one final hesitation he walked out of the cottage.
Nicu, Ion, and Alin were waiting for him several feet from the front door. The grim looks on their faces did not inspire any kind of confidence that they were any closer to finding Serghei than they had been when they arrived.
“How is your mate?” Ion asked,
