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“I’m sure you must be hungry.” Igor says and my sister narrows her eyes at him before they both chuckle.
“Food is ready at our quarters.” I say.
“I also cooked.” Owa says.
We all look at Luna to choose. She looks at mom.
“Let’s go meet my grand babies.” My mother says.
I take my sister’s hand and we walk out. The stares are intense when we step out into the sun. Whispers soon follow but at least now the orcs are a little more respectful. And being next to Igor always helps.
I let her in our chambers and we find Nani and Hani watching over the babies, Hani with a mead cup in hand.
Ever since Gremlo died, we haven’t had lengthy conversation about how she was taking the news. It wasn’t an easy thing that my mate killed hers. I knew she wasn’t in love with Gremlo, but she was still his mate and father to her son.
She has taken to indulging in more mead, saying she never wants to be tied to another male again. But she is still a good friend.
The twins are rocking in their rocking chair. My heart melts when I see they are intertwining their hands. They are playing. My babies.
“As I live and breathe.” Hani stands, placing her cup on the table.
“Luna!” Nani squeals.
Luna flinches next to me.
“No loud noises. She’s still sensitive in the ears.” I say.
“Come here, you beautiful wolf.” Hani picks my sister in an embrace.
They both embrace her. After getting the initial greetings out of the way, Luna stands in front of the twins. She looks at me nervously.
I step next to her and I place my hands on her shoulder.
“That one is Valeria, she’s the girl I’ve told you many stories you probably don’t remember, and that one is Gordian. He is the peace to Valeria’s chaos.” I say.
She smiles fondly before she looks at me for permission and I gesture with my head.
But she hesitates still and I bend and pick up Valeria.
My girl behaves and she coos at Luna as I hand her to her. Luna takes her, eyes wide. She rocks her niece and I all but forget everyone as we sit with the babies and she gets to know them.
It is still surreal that my sister is human.
Today is the big day. The twins blessing ceremony. We had to postpone it by a month because of all Igor’s commitments and Luna’s sleep. It didn’t feel right to not have her for it. She is too important to us and the twins. And as the twins godparent, it wouldn’t have been right at all.
We have had some time alone and she is still learning to speak. She only says a few words but it is enough for all of us right now. No one is in a rush to force her to be more. But her dedication to the twins is sweet and it warms my heart at how great she is as an aunt.
“How is he doing?” My feet take me to my sister first and I sit next to them. He is taking the bottle and my breasts feel sore instantly.
My sister just nods her answer. And I brush his forehead.
Luna looks up at me finally and her black eyes with an iris larger than normal looks at me. She hands Gordian to me and I take him.
“Thank you. I appreciate you for helping while I get ready.” I say to her.
She just nods again. I feel a pinch of guilt. It has not been too far from my mind that Luna may have been a victim of destiny. She lost the whole first part of her life and she can never know what it’s like to be a normal human child because the Gods placed the needs of everyone else above hers.
It’s not my fault but I feel guilty. She doesn’t seem to be angry at me at all, in fact she has been wonderful but I can’t help the guilt every time I look at her.
