Chapter 66

"Yep!" I said, taking his hand in mine. The sun was just beginning to set as we went out of the palace. Lightwing residents were already walking down the path that led into town. Some parents were trying to keep their little ones in line as they skipped excitedly. There were some people going around giving silver colored ribbons and flags. The children took them excitedly, yipping happily as they bounded into town. I took two, tying one on my golden bracelet while Jon did the same to his. The town was decorated beautifully. Well-lit lanterns hung above us, serenely swaying as gentle winds blew them. There were bustling stalls selling all kinds of goods. I spotted a few of my she-wolves manning a bake sale near the town square. I saw Patrick trying to flirt with some girl selling artisan craft supplies€Jon was not as amused as I was. There were teenagers playing with firecrackers, and a few games for the kids. We said hi to a few people. No one seemed to care that royals and ordinary w