Epilogue

Nessa, Maz, Scion, and Eklun stood on the porch. Behind them stood the capitol dome with its doors wide open. Ashyn and Wren stood with them, and together they looked over the Capital Basin.

“We thank you all, our supporters and voters, for supporting us and electing us to a third term,” Nessa announced into an amplification device.

“We are pleased to introduce to you our administration,” Maz said into his device. “First off, my wife Relda and our daughter Irelynn.”

Rowan granted Relda access. She wore a crisp white robe and wristbands of expensive metals. A half-blue, half beige infant slept in her arms.

“My children: Maz Younger, Trev, Jamison, Conner, Nala, Enya, Maya, and Kaya.”

Rowan crouched low and whispered something to the children. They were dressed in attire like Relda’s. They scurried to their father’s side.

“Relda’s children are next. Meet Daly, Darrion, Anthem, Anniston, Annika, Ozla, Klea, Tayla, Asia, Noah, Shilah, Bria, and Silas.”