The warm glow of torchlight flickered across the grand hall as the night continued. The council had concluded their discussions on integration, but other topics lay on the table. James felt a sense of momentum carrying them forward as his thoughts turned to the future of Valoran itself, with both the dragonkin and his expanding family in mind.
As he looked across the table, he saw each of his wives' faces reflecting a different part of the kingdom's needs, challenges, and future possibilities. Emilia leaned in, speaking with confidence as she outlined ideas for the dragonkin's involvement in the kingdom's forestry and agriculture sectors.
