Trafalgar was back in Euclid, sitting with Aaron in his arms while Mayla, Aubrelle, and Cynthia remained with him in the room. He hadn't said anything yet, but judging by their expressions, they already knew whatever had brought him there wasn't going to be good news.
Mayla was the first to break the silence. "What happened this time? You know you can trust us, Trafalgar. Whatever it is, we'll be here for you, so you don't need to keep it to yourself."
"I know." Trafalgar adjusted Aaron carefully against his chest before looking at the three of them. "You know I went to Velkaris because I had to meet someone. What I didn't tell you was that the person who called me there was from one of the Eight Great Families."
That was enough to surprise all three of them. Cynthia's expression sharpened immediately, while Aubrelle turned her attention fully toward him through Pipin, who was resting beside Mayla on the bed.
