Vashen smiled and handed her the little bundle.<br/><br/>"You didn't say you didn't have feelings. Just say that they don't matter." Maza said smiling. When ahe spoke of leaving he sipped the whiskey. "Jake will not suffer anything knowing you." He turned to her. "Your part of this family. Vira knows." He leaned in and brushed his lips against hers. "Vira said it was fine. For both of you to love me. And to be with me."