As Zephyr approached the dining room, he could hear laughter and faint noise. Even though he was certain he was on the right path, he could not help but wonder.
The guards opened the huge doors for him, bowing as they did so. Zephyr stepped into the dining room, and the air welcomed him with warmth, laughter, and liveliness. He soon saw the reason why.
It was not just that his two sisters, who had missed the last two dinners, were now seated with their mother. His best friends—his Beta and Gamma—were also at the table. The main reason for the noise, Zeeb, was the first to welcome Zephyr.
"Finally!" Zeeb exclaimed, rubbing his palms together. "Where have you been? You kept us waiting, and this delicious aroma has been tormenting us."
Another round of giggles broke out from the table, mainly from Vilka and Blaize, while Dorianna rolled her eyes with a tiny smile at the corners of her lips.
