<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#99ccff">Lucian’s head snapped up when he felt the coin calling. In an instant he had scooped Alexi out of his chair and teleported, appearing behind Ayla. Just as he opened his mouth to talk he saw her hold up her hand, the universal symbol for stop. With a nod he closed his mouth and set Alexi down, holding him close as he stood in the doorway and watched Ayla work.</span>