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IsqueezeIgor’shandas we wait in Owa's common room. A messenger was sent for us, my sister is finally awake. I last saw her yesterday and she has been fully transformed for some time but she wasn’t waking up.
Igor’s warm lips touch my temple and I give him a grateful smile. He was on his way to a meeting with the dragon representatives who are here on behalf of their Dagona.
Discussions of the details of the breeding arrangement between the orcs and dragons have begun. And Igor is torn on many sides. Though many approve of the idea of opening the opportunity for breeders for the dragons, others want the dragons to be brought to justice for what they did. What they set in motion essentially.
I don’t disagree with that sentiment but like Igor I am done with war. My poor mate has early days and late nights. Alternating his time between the three orc tribes and ensuring the human kingdom doesn’t fall in a vulnerable position with the Obu Kingdom.
And even in all that, he is still here with me because it’s important for me and our family. He still comes back to check on us throughout the day when he gets some breaks. I am blessed.
The door opens and I stop breathing. I don’t know what I am expecting.
Mom comes out first, her hand helping steady Luna.
She finally comes out. Our eyes meet and we are locked in a moment. Exactly like the first time we met when I was on the porch.
I leap forward, not able to stop myself.
“You’re awake.” I say loudly.
She flinches and I halt halfway. Does she not want me to come close?
Seeing my expression, she touches her ear. I look at mom confused.
“Her ears are still sensitive.” Owa says from behind me.
Lunas lips lift a little and mine follow. My sisters first smile. She is so beautiful. I close the distance and she parts from mom and we meet in a hug.
I squeeze her. She hisses and I try to pull back but she doesn’t let me, she holds me tightly. I close my eyes, my love for my sister overflowing. I owe a lot to her.
“I’m so happy you are awake, sister. I have been so anxious to have you here.” I say to her. The words break me down and tears fill my eyes.
We pull back and I hold her hands. “Are you okay?”
She nods.
“How are you feeling?”
She opens her mouth but she closes it quickly and she turns to mom.
“She can’t speak yet.” Mom says.
“She will, she just needs time to practice to utter what she knows.” Owa offers.
“That’s great.” Then I chuckle. “It seems you will be learning with your niece and nephew then.”
We laugh together, hers soundless.
Her eyes look behind me and I look to find Igor standing awkwardly a few feet from me. He comes close and I move to stand next to her, facing Igor.
They both stand there awkwardly.
“It’s nice to meet your…human self, Luna.” Igor says. The orc actually sounds sheepish.
Luna steps forward. Igor’s eyes widen slightly. Luna offers him her hand to shake. Igor takes a moment before he takes it.
Luna nods. She opens her mouth like she will say something before she sighs. Igor chuckles like he understands what she wanted to say.
