Lith was hurt from the events of that day and Valeron's rejection. Yet the baby boy had made his choice just like Raldarak had made his own. Lith vowed to respect them both, but wouldn't let the pain dull his mind.
That no matter what other petty scheme Orpal might concoct next, Lith wouldn't let his hated brother ruin his beloved children's lives.
***
Solus and Menadion left Lith's study room soon after Raldarak's little celebration for the family reunion, to give the couple the privacy they deserved.
Yet the two women's moods couldn't have differed more.
Solus was sad for Valeron, happy for Raldarak, and bitterly envious of Kamila.
'No matter how close my bond with Lith is, that kind of connection with the babies belongs only to her. I can share those moments when Lith fuses his mind with me, but I'll never feel the joy Kami experiences when they communicate through the Dragon Scales.'
