A/N: Again, from here on out, I won't write the translators repeating their words to avoid pointless word count, just know it is being done in the story. They do not suddenly know each other's language.
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"Fine, we'll talk."
Kael stared at the Stonefang Chief for a long time and finally, he heaved a sigh of relief and nodded.
Hearing those words, Gruumak rose slowly from his stone seat. The sound of his heavy boots shifting and the low growl of his Thunderspine Rauk echoed in the still valley.
He looked at Kael and nodded once, then motioned with his hand toward the back of the vale.
"Come,"
He said in a low voice.
At his words, Lavinia held Kael's hand even more firmly, as if she was unwilling to let him go, and Kael—
"It's just a talk, don't worry."
He placed his hand on top of hers and spoke in a calm tone.
"He won't try anything."
"And what if he does?"
