Soon, the evening settled in, and dinner was served. Kira sat with Elara and Orion, enjoying the meal and feeling grateful for the new family she had found. It was not something she ever thought would have happened, but it was beautiful to have a place to call home.

Dinner passed with warmth and laughter, and after they were done, they all wished each other a good night and went up to their rooms, although Kira had other plans.

She had planned to visit her parents that night and was currently ...