Azandra POV

Marcus tagged along as Azandra headed toward Anneliese and Patch to help soften their argument.

Marcus murmured, “I didn’t mean to offend you or be too forward.”

She flushed. “You haven’t won the challenge.”

He put a hand on her shoulder and spun her around as easily as a child spun a top. “You were patient and careful with those children. Our healer Rae could use more of your gentle manner. You could teach her, ...