It was nice having Galen with me for a few days. I was allowed to go back home for Kieran’s funeral which was a tough moment for us all. Including Cedrick, Kieran’s boyfriend. It was heartbreaking as he placed a small box upon her casket with a flower then kissed the casket before stepping away. I looked up at him as his tear-stained eyes glance at me. I had no idea he had planned on asking Kieran to marry him.I felt weak in the knees with emotion at the idea of how she will never know or experience the joy of marriage and children. I had to lean against Galen so I wouldn’t fall and he placed his arm around me to keep me steady. When the casket began to lower the tears rolled down my cheeks. I had a sister for a short time, but with her, in my life, it felt like a lifetime. She will always be my sister forever in my heart.A few days later I was back on Staxon to finish my training. Queen Joanita sent the cure, and now it was being distributed to all the hospitals and people were beg

At breakfast, I had to tell Galen, “Please do not say anything to my parents, or yours.”Galen looked at me as he sipped his drink. “Why not?”“They may not be as understanding or even believe it. In time when Nerin and I are finally separated, we will explain it all to them.” I placed my hand over his, “Please promise me, Galen.”He nodded, “Alright, I promise. It will be a tough promise to keep, you know?”“I know, only tell them Xipher keeps me busy with training. I promise to contact you as often as I can.” I said with a squeeze to his hand.“I will take you up on that, or I may just have to come back here.” He said with a smirk.I leaned over and kissed him, “I would have no objections to that.” Then I kissed him again.He had planned on going back in the morning, and for today he wants to watch the practice session for himself. We were having breakfast in my suite and planned, to go for a walk down on the beach before practice. I love being with my husband and enjoy the time we

After our lovely conversation, Shannon was quite accepting of how Rayna and I share this one body, and I agreed with her to let Bryden know. After all, Galen knows and I would not want secrets between her and Bryden. In many ways how she is with me, is like having a mother around. She has even suggested if I wish I can call her mom since it was as if I were born from her too.In a way I was, so I guess that would make her my second mother. Even when my soul is released back to my body, I would still consider Shannon as my mother.As we trained, we learned more about the power of her shield, and together she and I are learning how to control the two almost as one as if it was meant to be. Xipher is very helpful in our training and a great teacher. When he and I are alone, I love that time together. It has been like we have never been apart.I have been allowing Rayna to come out and have control to talk to Galen and visit with her mother. I promised her when her mother goes back to Val

We were ready for our tour, and we decided to take the dregons. Mom would ride mine, and I would sit and ride behind Xipher on his. Mom seemed excited to fly the dregon as she was good at flying.We flew up and headed towards the lake then out towards the factory that powered our world. We showed her the black rock mines that were dangerous to the people of Valaisha, Cainya, and Kaihu. But we didn’t enter because of that reason.We then showed her the villages and flew down to show her a few shops. She seemed to be enjoying herself. She spotted a few things she decided to purchase for Bryden and smiled, “Do you think he will like it?” She said holding the handmade statue in her hands.I smiled, “I think he will love it. He will like the ring too.”“Where to next?” We were walking towards the dregons when she asked. Xipher helped her mount Shiba and climbed aboard Dax. He reached down to take my hand to help me up behind him.“We could go to the shipping yard. We have excellent ships.”

As Rayna and I finished our conversation, I stood and walked to the railing looking out at the distant smoke and sounds. ‘Yes, this has to end soon.’ I thought to myself. Taking a deep breath, I walked back into the Palace, and everyone stopped talking as I came through the door.I smiled, “She understands.” I said as I walked over and sat on a chair near the fireplace. Suddenly we heard footsteps hastening our direction, and Galen appeared through the open doorway. Upon seeing me, he rushed over and grabbed me before I could say something then kissed me with passion.When he released me, he stood back as he realized I was not responding and stared at me. “You are not Rayna.” He stated.I shook my head, and Xipher walked over and stood behind Galen. The poor man put his head in one hand, “Oh boy this is confusing.” Then he looked down at me, “I am sorry Nerin. I was under the impression it would be Rayna back now.”“No, you kissed my wife,” Xipher said from behind, and Galen looked ar