Chapter 86: Homeward and Goodbyes

Frederick Frederick couldn't help but smile as he watched the back of the one they called the Baron of the Desert. Frankly, he didn't think it was his real name. He thought it was just a title. He went back to the castle to find his sister laughing and talking with a pretty female. "Hello," Frederick said with a smile. "She's mated to the Beta," his sister said, giggling at Frederick. Frederick cleared his throat nervously. "I wouldn't have known," Frederick said under his breath. "I might leave soon," Frederick relayed to his sister, who paused mid-laugh and then glared at her brother. "What is it now?" Frederick asked his sister. "You only just got here. Stay for a while. I missed you," she said in a way that made his heart melt. "I know," he said, grabbing his sister's hand. "But I have to go. Once my associates arrive, we have to go." "You said they'll be here in a few hours," Talia said, immediately starting to cry. "But you only just came, Frederick, and half the time yo