2709 Everything Burns (Part 1)

"I love you and I could never be ashamed of you, Mom. You are the best mother in Mogar. Even the Fringe confirmed that." Lith said.

"Oh." Elina sniffled, proud that her son treasured her to the point of seeing the embodiment of his entire world with her features. "Thanks, dear. I feel much better now."

'Good gods!' Kamila thought while caressing her own womb. 'I feel like I dodged a hail of bullets here, not just one. Thank you, beloved.'

A kick ensued and she interpreted it as an "I love you too, Mom".

Kamila had ups and downs too, but nothing that a few deep breaths and a touch of Dragon scales couldn't fix. Every time her mind ran rampant or her insecurities threatened to crush her, the scales gave her the reassurance she needed.

***

Almost two months later, Solus' tower.

"Dammit, dammit, dammit!" Away from prying ears, Lith was free to vent his rage and frustration.