CXXI

Dinner with her old friends, new friends, and fiance produced a big smile on her lips. Avana had missed Elisia and Ivrea dearly. Seeing them again brought joy and new hope, knowing they could be a big help to their plans.

The boys had excused themselves to make a bonfire outside while Kiev had already fallen asleep. It left them, girls, to bond while clearing up the kitchen. 

Cathy seemed to enjoy chatting with her friends even if they had just met hours ago. Her friends seemed to feel the same way about her new friend. She could tell that they would all go along just fine.

"So, how are my parents?" It was the question at the tip of her tongue since she had seen her friends. But she held asking until they had some privacy. "How is Resha?" She added, thinking of her younger sister.