58. Gathering of the troops

The unannounced arrival of King Saka and Queen Gading made Cia's lips curl in annoyance.

"No one visits in the early hours of the morning like this," Cia sneered.

"There is. And, that is us." Saka answered in a sly tone, while Ivory chuckled at the insinuation. "You don't like it?"

"That's not it, Saka. Look, we were still sleeping. Why don't you ever change? Always annoying." Cia's eyes turned to Ivory. "Why can you feel at home married to Saka?"

"Remember, Cia. Zeno is Saka's son, don't let Saka's character rub off on his child."

Ivory was pleased to see the folded face of her old friend and daughter-in-law. Just like Lavatera when angry.

The journey from the Red Eclipse to the foot of the Nordic Mountains is quite far. They drive by car which means it takes about a few hours depending on speed. When their entourage arrived noisily, Cia immediately muffled the sound so the lycans and their guests wouldn't wake up too. The woman immediately made a simple banquet, just like today. The