Arrin shifted position. “So I suppose it was the news of the kidnapping that brought you to this area?”

“Yes, and it took me another three long months to search all of the towns and cities in the vicinity. Now here you are.”

“So I am, but you’ve wasted your time. I already told you I’ll never return to New Hope.” Arrin sat on the couch.

“I’d hoped you’d changed your mind by now.”

Arrin looked at Tom askance. “Why would I want to return to a place I went through a great deal of trouble to escape from?”

“There are several very good rea—”

“Did you know Aluna has a speaking engagement in Hasden in two weeks?”

“Yes. I was planning on visiting Has...

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