Only time and dedication would help my cause.
“Yes,” I said. “As long as needed.”
Claire’s POV
I was so surprised when Gideon offered to come on the trip that I wasn’t sure how to react, other than to move forward unquestioningly. I thought if I asked too many questions, he might change his mind, and I was very eager to uncover the truth about my past and my lineage.
The kids were excited about the trip to the Royal Pack. Leo had said he’d been there once before, so was acting like an authority on the matter. But I had been there more recently and knew some of his facts were incorrect. Still, Nova listened to him eagerly, eating up every word he said.
I told Ivan we were planning on going, but neglected to mention Gideon was coming on. I didn’t think I had done this on purpose, not ev
