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story, but she didn’t regret it. Her mother loved her parents even knowing they were flawed and thought to highly of themselves, but they were family.
    Beating herself up on the inside, Sage made sure that she told the Alphas as much information about Claudia as she could. There was still hope in her heart that Claudia would keep her mother alive for bait. She could tell that Me-Len felt different, but she had nothing else to hope for. Letting her mother down and leaving her was all she could think about. Her body felt different as she stared at Brody, who poured her a glass of wine, setting it in front of her. She felt guilty for even lusting after him. Her mother should be her only concern right now, but her body felt like lead. She needed more rest. If they were going to get her mother out tomorrow, they would need her help. Apparently, the others could tell she was fading fast. The adrenaline dump she’d had earlier was affecting her mentally as well as physically. She needed more rest before she would be fully equipped to use her magic. She hoped that she didn’t fall asleep at the table.
    She gave in and stayed in a bedroom at Brody’s. The look on Me-Len’s face when she suggested staying with her had said it all. Yes, yes, he said they were mates, but right now she didn’t believe it. But she didn’t want to cause any problems and agreed to stay here. Me-Len looked totally wrecked, too.
    Sage heaved a sigh and stared off out the window. She didn’t realize everyone had left the room until she heard Brody behind her. “I believe this cloak belongs to you.”
    Sage turned around and found him holding the Cloak of Edengraf. “Thank you.” He put it in her hand and took a step back.
    “You’re part of the Order?” Brody stated.
    Sage snorted. “Yeah, I guess I am.” She unfolded the cloak as it dropped down.
    Brody pointed to the symbols woven in gold. “It has the same markings that are on my necklace and Bast’s sword.” He pulled out a necklace from under his shirt and showed it to her.
    “It’s beautiful,” Sage said and folded the cloak up. “I woke up one morning and it was draped across my bed. How it got there I have no clue, but I knew what it was as soon as I saw it. It’s supposed to help me save lives. But I couldn’t save my mother’s life.”
    “But you got Carina out.”
    Wiping the tear that fell down her face, Sage said helpless. “One lives and one dies, for what, Brody? Why does my mother have to die to save someone else? It’s not fair!”
    Brody pulled her closer and hugged her. Whispering, he said, “No, it’s not fair, and I’m sorry about your mother.”
    Lord help her, but it felt so good resting her head against his chest. “I’m so tired,” Sage muttered.
    “There are some clothes on your bed. London had some sent over while you were asleep. There’s also a shower and tub in your room if you want to take a bath. Get some sleep; we can figure something out tomorrow.” Brody walked her down the hallway to the room she’d woken up in. He opened the door and waited until she walked in. She could feel him hesitate before stepping into the room.
    “I’ll see you in the morning.” Brody walked out and closed her door. Odd she thought, he didn’t linger or tell her again that she was his mate. Maybe he realized he was wrong and was just being nice, letting her stay here. Sighing she walked in the bathroom.
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    W aking up in the morning , she glanced around the room, again realizing she wasn’t back at the castle. She had been so tired last night that after taking a shower, she crashed. But now, her mother needed her.
    Jumping up, Sage took a quick shower and went in search of Brody.
    Before she could sit down at the kitchen table, the man who drove them home last night came running in. They had found a body. Little did she know that today’s events were going to change her life…forever.

Chapter Three
    N othing could have prepared Brody King for the sight