"You don't want to wait for Nedra?" Penelope asked, walking out of the castle with August who had come in to retrieve her.
"I just have a feeling we won't need her," August said, her arms swinging at her sides. She was happy. She was happy for Nedra and Seth. She was overjoyed for Selah and Sage. They were finally going to have a chance to be a family. All of them needed it. They deserved it.
"You sure are confident now, aren't you?" Penelope chuckled, sensing the light and joy that was surrounding her friend.
August sighed a happy acknowledgement, unable to tame the smile on her face. Everything was finally working out. All of the difficulties were coming to a close, and finally all of them would be able to move on with their lives.
"Is this just supposed to be a piece of cake? Giving the vampire life? No big deal now?" Penelope asked, and then her steps halted. "Oh, I see the reason for your good mood. And you brought him here with you."