Chapter 49: We're All Her Minions

**Jax**

I sat back and watched as everyone ate breakfast. Conversation and laughter were plentiful, and I couldn't keep the smile from my face. For the first time in longer than I could remember, everything felt right, like there wasn't a single thing in the world that could harm us. No more curses or enemies plotting against us. No more impending wars or threats of death looming over us.

Had we finally found peace?

Poised on Chloe's lap, Emma grabbed a fistful of pancake and let out an excited holler that caused everyone to laugh, even Sophie, who'd been rather quiet and reserved this morning. No doubt a result of our late night conversation. Part of me wanted to pull her aside and demand more of an explanation, but I knew she wouldn't give me one.