She couldn't afford to lose her temper and startle her Featherling. The presence of a child was enough to turn the usually fiery Guardian into a paragon of composure.
When Aran stirred and opened his eyes, he found his entire family standing in front of him, staring. His parents showed a perfect blend of worry and anger. His siblings looked proudly at him while Onyx was brimming with joy.
As for Leria, it was hard to determine whether her expression was more relieved from the scare or green with unyielding envy.
"Mom? Big Bros? Sis? What are you doing here?" Aran asked with a mumbling voice from tiredness. "You were supposed to return tomorrow."
"What about me, you Rascal?" Raaz's tone was upset but he couldn't decide whether to be relieved or upset.
"How could I stay away from my baby in such a moment?" Elina's voice was cracked and her eyes watery but she didn't dare approach him until Salaark gave the all-clear.
