Warren was going to cling for all he was worth. If there was any doubt as to his friendship with the little girl, it was easily wiped away by the hug, all arms and wings and shut-up-he-wasn't-tearing-up-at-all.

"Karla is waiting outside," he murmured. "Your house is empty, but we have a place for you in our own family in Glacia, if you'll have us."

Because he couldn't offer any less. Not to Cora.