Chapter 55: Fate Had Other Plans

~ Willow ~ I nervously click my nails on the beautifully crafted oval table that sits in the middle of our new meeting hall. It is conveniently located on the ground floor of the new castle. To say I was excited to see my parents for the first time since the battle would be an understatement. It’s been three months of hell. Things were hard for a long time after the battle. Slowly things are starting to come back together. “I am not ready to pass the responsibilities of the pack over to Willow just yet, Gabriel. I believe we still have a good while before we are unable to manage things. Not to mention, our daughter is now Queen of the dragons and has a very capable mate by her side. If we need help, I am sure we can call them.” I smile at my mother. “Of course, you can call Brax and I anytime.”       “That settles it then.” My father says as I unconsciously chew on my bottom lip. “Harper is right, I am not ready to give up my title just yet. Besides, you and Brax have your hands full h