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“The Commander’s lying is a more...recent event.��
“But he didn’t tell you about Owen.��
“Oh, he’s kept things from me before, but he’s never looked me in the eye and lied.��
“What changed?�� she asked.
What indeed? “I suspect a few things.��
“Such as?��
“Not here, love. Janco’s far more interested in our conversation than his dreams.��
“Am not,�� Janco said, not in the least embarrassed he’d been caught eavesdropping. “Besides, I don’t have dreams, I have nightmares.��
Before Janco could launch into a detailed description, Valek said, “Then we’ll let you get back to them.”