Page 78 of Grulen

“Can we get back to Grulen?”Morgan said quietly.

“Of course.”Traxen exchanged a warrior’s clasp with Grulen.“Welcome home, Grulen Jevax.We have been looking for you forlunars.We feared you perished in the explosion.”

“Explosion?”

“Come, let us get comfortable and we’ll talk more.”Traxen gestured to the next room and the dining area’s long table.

“It appears the Zuvgran attacked the shuttle you were temporarily assigned to.”

“Given the data from the pod where Jevax was rescued, that makes sense.”Makai crossed his arms.

“He must have suspected the danger if he was in a pod at the time,” said Lezon.

“I’ve reviewed your medical records from the Morning Star.You were lucky to survive.”Rivezt held his gaze.“Do you remember any of us?”

“With the exception of the king, all of your scents feel familiar, but no memories accompany the sensation.”Grulen frowned.Morgan leaned into his shoulder and his tail wrapped around her ankle under the table.

“Hmm.Anything else?”

Grulen squinted at the healer.

“Like what?”

Rivezt leaned forward.

“You tell me.”

“It sounds silly.”

“Let me be the judge of that.”

Grulen let out a long breath.

“Impressions.”

“Please explain.”

“A word or two.”

“Curious.What words?”

“I do not wish to offend anyone.”This healer is tenacious.

“You won’t, Jevax.Think of this as a fact-finding mission.”Queen Rachel’s blue eyes encouraged him.

“Fine.”He pointed at Durek.“Volatile, but fair.”He indicated Rivezt.“Controlled, but compassionate.”Dipping his chin at Lady Talia, he said, “Stubborn caretaker.”For Queen Rachel, his words were “Warrior instructor.”

At their silence, his shoulders drooped.Then Queen Rachel laughed and the others joined in.

“Oh, Jevax, we’ve missed you.”Queen Rachel wiped her eyes.

“Given your accuracy, I believe you will most definitely retrieve your memories at some point.”Rivezt’s fangs gleamed white against his bronze skin.

“Really?”Morgan leaned forward.

Rivezt nodded.

“I don’t know how long it will take, but his answers suggest that the memories are there but misplaced or hidden somehow.”That’s good news.

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