Chapter 382

We picked the same things and followed Ratru to a round table with enough chairs for two or three families.

The family we sat with was very friendly; almost everyone that passed seemed to know them. Rose and I were introduced to countless other families. Everyone was kind and seemed happy to be together.

I nibbled on the food I’d taken as the room flowed around us. Ratru and his brothers made polite small talk with us and inquired curiously about Earth. We answered their questions as best we could. It wasn’t hard for anyone to tell that both Rose and I felt strange talking to these men.

Talons hitting the floor told me a female was coming. I turned my head expecting Reed or Hassar, but was thrilled to see Hannah and Ra instead.

“Baby girl,” I cried jumping up and hugging my daughter tightly, “I’m so glad to see you!”

Both girls greeted me fondly, then greeted Rose, and the men we were eating with. Men from an adjoining table pulled several larger stools