Settled

Asher POV

I look down at Katla. She's only a few days old. After speaking with Zyra, she decided that the space in the mountains would be a retreat—a place for us to escape to, somewhere Katla could get used to what it is like to live in the Dragon Kingdom.

We have spent a few days there, but not many. Apparently, she wants to be in the palace close to the others. Part of me feels like that's because they were her support while I was hiding away.

It's shown her what having a family around can do. We're close, minus Aurelia. She seems to be thriving with the Bears and keeping her distance. Other than returning that day when I was going crazy and needed help, she rarely came back. We've adjusted and got used to that, however.

She wants her life away from here; she wants her own life, not one that is connected to us. She should have that if she wants it.

"Hey."

Turning, I see Elijah walk to me.

He laughs slightly and takes Katla from my arms. "You look exhausted; fun night?"

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