Chapter 44: Allen Jarvis's Disdain

Allen had no shame. Even now, he tried to strip Magnus of the credit he deserved. Ayla and Aya ignored him.  Gratitude and affection overflowed. They ran straight to Magnus and wrapped him in a fierce embrace. Ada pressed herself against his chest, tears shimmering in her eyes.  "Magnus, thank you." She sobbed quietly, disregarding propriety and every watching eye, intent only on showing how deeply she owed him. Feeling the warmth and softness of Ada against him, Magnus was jolted, not with...