Chapter 26: Lily

We woke to the sun shining in our face and a large number of differing snores in our ears.

‘They’ve been snoring for hours.’ Hera says. I can tell she’s tired, but amused.

‘I wonder what it is about you that makes you feel warm to them. I mean, they are fae. Shouldn’t they all have light? Wouldn’t that be warm?’

‘No idea. Something to ask Aolis. Or maybe, he can show us if his light is warm.’ She says, purring.

The purring starts to wake the fae creatures burrowed around her.

“Oh, good morning Guardian Hera.” A fairy says stretching.

“Mmmm, the best night’s sleep I’ve ever had.”

“Except for the other night when we slept with her.”

“Yes, two nights of the best sleep ever.”

“I want a wolf who will love me and let me sleep with them every night.”

The sprites all wake up, talking as one.

“Ohhh, I feel so soft and malleable.” One of the dryad’s says, standing and stretching. She turns, looking at Hera.

“Thank you so much Guardian Hera.” She leans in and kisses Hera’s nose before