The'kal frowned at her mate then nodded.<span style="color: #666600">"He can't leave because he has three children and we both know those children and his wife wouldn't be accepted here. In the village, as beautiful and simple as it is, he can live freely and happily with his family."</span><br/><br/><span style="color: #666600">"Part of the reason Ras hates me is the lack of control he has over his life. Even though Sharindia is the one who did most of it. She tailored most of his life to suite her needs. So having another adopted child might anger him but he'll never let anyone see it."</span><br/><br/>Cozine rolled her eyes and glared at Ophidian before nodding and laying back down.<span style="color: #b30000"> "Thank you for helping me."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>