Apphia
As I pull away from my brother's warm embrace. Duncan's smile is radiant, even as tears glisten in his eyes.
I called him last night, and today, at 7:30 A.M., he and his beautiful family were outside the imposing black castle gates. This delightful surprise brought warmth to me.
He gently cups my face in his hands and kisses my forehead sweetly, and steps back to allow his mate to greet me. 
"Apphia," Nalani pulls me in a warm hug. "We give thanks and praise to the goddess ...