Leila swallowed her bite of food and answered, “You have an invite! I think they will be very happy when we arrive, I’m just worried that you are ok, Sophie, you have been through a lot this past year. You lost your fiance, your life has been turned upside down.”

“I will be fine, if nothing else I will be  helping the people get settled here and that will take my mind off of Lamorak’s death. If the Prince, by chance, has any feelings for me, I’m ready for that as well.” Sophie smiled thoughtfully. “ I have made my peace with losing first John, now Lamorack. Plus, having Kanani and Aslan with me will keep my mind occupied.”  She threw a piece of cheese to each of the German shepherds. 

Looking around, Sophie called the dragons over. “Ok, boys, I think the best thing is if you could drop us off by the bridge on the town side, when we arrive. We have another hour or so to travel. Then you can fly over and spend some time with your buddies on the other side. Let’s talk in a day though, Gunther.”