Ava
The clinking of glasses and the sound of laughter grow to a crescendo as the feast is announced. I take Triton’s hand, leading him to the long table laden with food. The seat next to me will always be reserved for him, a silent declaration to all that he is now a part of my family.
After what Triton did for AJ and Elijah, my whole family now sees him in a different light, sure, he dropped water on my cousin’s and sister’s head, but hey, they deserved it for always teasing the boys. Triton made those boys so happy when he played with them. Now, they call him Uncle Triton, accepting my mate as one of us. I couldn’t be happier!
As Triton and I sit, a hush falls over the room. All eyes turn to Kymopoleia, another of Triton’s sisters, who has entered the room with her usual air of solemn
