Exton

There is a sense of exhaustion in Pandora's energy. Having babies will do that, at least that is what Dara had told him when he called her. They had eaten earlier, then Pandora had fed Chloe. Now his women were sleepy-eyed, and Ob... he marveled at the feeling of contentment, belonging.

They were stretched out on the bed, Chloe nestled in the blankets between them. He had tried to make a nest of pillows and blankets on the floor, but Chloe fussed. There was a touch of near-panic in her cries. As soon as he made the nest on the bed, she calmed down. Had his own insecurities passed on to his little one? He hoped not.

Ob begins to sing softly. The melody brings Miko and his brothers closer. Rachal flits to the headboard,and perches, swaying to the tune. Miko bows to her in midair, offering his hand. Rachal accepts and the two waltz to the lullaby. Chloe's eyes watch their movements, cooing softly, until her lids drift closed.

One of Miko's brothers cuts in and Rachal is danced around the bed. Pandora smiles, watching the couple's bright wings in the dim light. Soon she too drifts off to sleep and Ob smiles.

Resting his eyes, Ob listens to the soft sounds of their breathing and finally understands what Stoney was trying to tell him about finding his true place.