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Chapter 13.
“Not a witch exactly, but something of the sort...” Xavier trailed off, considering Marie with an intense stare, which the tiny woman seemed to return unflinchingly. He left Hannah waiting for more of an answer, but she was disappointed when he said nothing more, just walked closer to Marie and slowly perused her face.
"I'm sorry, Xavier, I don't understand what you are talking about. Do you care to elaborate?" Hannah said, not wanting to sound impatient, but doing a poor job.
He glanced at her for the slightest moment. "I may know something about Marie's heritage Emil does not, but I must speak to him before I divulge any more. I'm sure you understand. As soon as we talk and are certain, I will let you know."
"If she is a shifter, I have a right to know! My life could be in danger!" Hannah exclaimed impatiently, startling Grace, who whimpered from her bouncy seat.
"If she were dangerous, cara mia, she would not have allowed herself to be victimized as she was, if she knew how to protect herself," he said patiently, grating even more on Hannah's nerves.
"I know those who mistreated her, or do you forget? They are strong enough, even a powerful shifter might not have a chance against them."
"Understood, Hannah, though I still do not think you have anything to worry about." His eyes were once again taking in Marie's face intently.
"You can be in charge of her for now. I'm going to take Grace and hang out for a while. Do you know when Emil will be back?"
"He and Evan will return any time, I'm sure. Why don't you take Grace to Nathan's room and have him play a lullaby. She could use a nap."
"That's what I was going to do anyway." Hannah hated feeling dismissed, as if she could not ma..." http://wattpad.com/story/1380033
