Chapter 176: Sulking?
Ren held Gloria’s trembling hands, "Don’t worry. Rail is with you," Ren reassured her.
Ren tried to ease Gloria’s nerves. "I cannot think of him as my father. And I feel guilty to see him. My parents told me to stay away from him."
"No one’s asking you to accept him," Ren said, her tone soft but firm. "Meet him first. After that, I’ll take you to Sunkiath. And remember what I told you about touching the dragon?" Ren did her best to change her mood.
Gloria couldn’t deny the flutter of excitement in her chest. Who would have imagined that her dream of seeing a dragon would come true so soon?
"You are ready!" She kissed her cheek and sent her to the shadow Portal that Kai formed.
~*~
After escorting Gloria and Rail to their room, Kai returned to their chambers with a playful glint in his eyes. "I’ve gotten you a gift."
He pulled a small jewelry box from his pocket, the edges of it catching the soft light. "I should have given this to you sooner, love."
Ren’s lips curled into a sweet smile as she took the box, her fingers brushing against his for a moment before opening it.
"Gods, this ring is exquisite!" she exclaimed, her eyes widening.
"This belonged to the first human Queen of Thegara. My mother."