Alex felt saddened by the statement, almost wanting to know who would deprive a child of love at the orphanage she had been at. She nudged the Duke with her elbow to his shoulder lightly. Hoping to encourage him to answer. 

Damien rubbed her back gently hoping to console her. "Y I understand are loyal and I'm sure many know that especially when they recognized you in the War. If they don't that's their fault. Your dedication is boundless from what I've seen this far." [i]'Compared to me who left for freedom and not wanting to be under my clans thumb....'[/i] he thought knowing what he did could have had him kicked out for all he knew.