They stayed in the east city for two weeks, but it was the best and meaningful two weeks for all of them and it would be the core memories for the children.
There was a bad day, where Cane didn't recognize his family, but even so, he looked comfortable to be surrounded by them. He would listen to Zaya when she read for him and watched how Zander and Zenith bickered. He found that their bickering was amusing.
"Who are you?" Cane asked Iris politely when he woke up one morning when Iris was sleeping by his side.
Without missing a beat, Iris wrapped her arms around his body and snuggled closer to him. She was still sleepy. "I am your mate." She kissed his cheek and Cane would hug her back without further question.
