Kingdom of Ash

to work on rebuilding tomorrow?”
Rowan arched a brow, joy flowing through
him, free and shining as a stream down a
mountain. “Would you like me to bring you
cakes and chocolate so your wallowing can be
complete?”
“If you can find any.”
“You destroyed the Wyrdkeys and slew
Maeve. I think I can manage to find you some
sweets.”
“As you once said to me, it was a group
effort. It might also require one to acquire
cakes and chocolate.”
Rowan laughed, and kissed the top of her
head. And for a long moment, he just
marveled that he could do it. Could stand with
her here, in this kingdom, this city, this castle,
where they would make their home.
He could see it now: the halls restored to
their splendor, the plain and river sparkling