Chapter 212

BELLA

"It sounds fun." 

"Yeah, it's fun. It's the only period you hardly see anyone out. The people of the kingdom always store their food for the season. This way, they wouldn't have to leave their home for anything."

"I know of this. Father always spoke of the season whenever he talked of the kingdom."

"Have you seen it?"

"Not at all. I have only heard of it." Riven lifted his shoulders in a shrug. 

"It's beautiful. You have got to see it," I pressed. "Lyxant is beautiful."

"I know it is. I just hope I get to see it someday."

"You will." It was my job to bring them back to their kingdom, to Lyxant, a place they hadn't been to since they left the Kingdom. It would be like when I brought my mates back to their kingdom. 

"Maybe."

The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers and the sound of birds singing their evening songs as we each dwelled in our thoughts. 

As we approached a beaut