Evaline:
The house was alive with warmth these past few days. Ever since we had chosen my son's name, the walls seemed to hum with his presence. It was only Thursday, just four days since that Sunday noon of laughter and games, but already, I felt as if time was rushing forward too quickly.
My friends hadn't been able to sneak away from the Academy during the week, but my mates had done their best to make me feel surrounded by their love and presence.
River always made sure to return to the house by half past five in the evening, no matter how busy he was with work. If he still had important work left to finish, he did it in the study while still keeping half his attention on me and Lioren.
Kieran and Oscar also returned every evening after their shift at the Academy officially ended.
Draven, however, was another matter entirely.
