“Madame Dalloz.” Steffan greeted cheerfully, gently moving Racheal along so the old woman did not have to hobble all the way to them.

Racheal slowly exhaled with relief.

Steffan knew her, and if he greeted her so warmly, it meant she would be safe around this old woman.

“Yes ma'am.” Racheal finally replied to her question from earlier, when they stood in front of the woman.

“Hmmm.” The woman responded with a pleased nod.

“Maman.” They all heard someone call out. The ...