"Is the south more suitable for your tribe's breeding?"
Early the next morning, Orion woke up and leaned against the headboard. Soraya was by his right side.
"Yes, the temperatures in the south are higher, which helps the scorpion tribe produce offspring."
Soraya's voice was languid. Orion, with half-lidded eyes, took a moment to think before speaking in a calm tone.
"In that case, out in the western region of Stoneheart City's territory, there are several sandy areas. I'll have Elder Drakthul find a place there for your scorpion tribe to settle.
"But we can't abandon that desert in the north—it's still part of the scorpion tribe's territory."
Orion looked down at Soraya, who seemed only half awake.
Then, with a bit of force, he lifted her up and kissed her. Gazing at her intently, he said:
"I'm going to grant you certain parts of the desert and parts of Thunderwood Forest.