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"Uncle!" Helena cries, sticking her face against Zuriel's chest as he takes off his disguise. They're back in their cottage.
"I'm sorry if it took so long, Helena," he says as he puts Jiana on the bed.
"The only thing I'm angry about is why didn't you tell me about the plan?!" She sobs angrily. "I hate you!"
"Sorry, I had to make them believe I'm dead and wait for the perfect chance to rescue you."
"Don't do that again! And why bring her here? She's the one who attacked us!"
"Yeah, but you see. . ." He shakes his head. "You'll understand when you're older."
"You want to make love to her don't you?!"
"What?! No, of course not! Who— Where did you learn that?"
"It doesn't matter where I learned it!"
"Maya taught you that, didn't she?"
"No. . ." She said it while looking to the left.
"I'm gonna tell your Papa."