Archer, Demetra, and Aeris began eating once Keomi brought out all the breakfast. He quickly delved into the delicious food, making the older woman giggle in response. ''Looks like you can eat for a dozen men, Arch,'' she teased.
The two young women laughed at this before the shark woman added. ''Thanks to being a big, bad dragon, he has a never-ending stomach.''
Following that, Keomi went back to the kitchen to clean up as the wraith beauty turned to him, grinning ear to ear. ''Last night was amazing, husband, can we do it again?''
Archer quickly nodded in agreement. ''Of course, we'll leave this place and head toward the empire's capital to cause some trouble there.''
After their conversation, the trio savored their meal in companionable silence, the rhythmic patter of rain drumming against the protective shield that arched over the village. The translucent barrier shimmered faintly, deflecting the storm's relentless downpour and safeguarding the homes below.
