Lexa buried herself into his embrace and took a deep breath. She closed her eyes and held him close as she thought and listened to his words. "Ai hod yu in." She echoed softly and let her mind imagine them together. She felt like this was a dream, she couldn't believe it.

Lexa turned her head and watched the kids fool around as they rode to the meeting area. Soon Niylah got bored and ride up to Marcus, who she wasn't able to separate her from. They had been connected at the hip since the day they were born. She sighed and looked ahead as they rode. A soft breeze flowed against them cooling the hot day. Niylah was riding the daughter of her stallion who was just like him and just like her. The mare was insane. While Aden's was more of a friend to him and calm and a pet. Lexa herd horses in the distance and knew Leon would be on time or was already there.

Lexa, now 26 had grown into a nice women. She had learned many things over the years and became a little more calm then before, well a lot of calm. She put it on for the kiddos and Leon as well but when they were at the East Clan she was down to business. Her clan seemed to enjoy the company of the kids at the clan because she was a little more chill but she couldn't help but be herself and make sure they didn't take advantage of her, she made them fear her to an extent so they would behave. Lexa looked back to the kids and motioned them to ride ahead to greet their father and they happily did. They kicked their horses into gallops to the spot where there father was. She would arrive soon after them, she let out a soft sigh as she watched them high tail it to their father.

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Costia had seen improvements in both the clans and the commanders. They left each other to do their jobs and had their Tim and family separate. She enjoyed coming to pick up the kids and reunite with the kid she had grown to, Aden. She stood leaned against a tree as she looked ahead on the path and waited but soon she herd laughing and the sound of galloping horses and she smiled knowing it was Aden and Niylah.

Niylah ran up to her father and gave him a hug and kiss on the cheek and he returned the favor. When he asked her what was up she immediately began to tell him all the event that happened since the last time he saw her. Her talking soon came to an end after she filled him in on on the big things that happened. "How have you been pa?" She asked curiously with her head tilted and she looked around.

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Costia watched the trail to see if Heda was coming soon after them but she hadn't seen her yet. The light tugging of her shirt pulled her thoughts aside as she looked down to see Aden and gave him a smile. "Hey kiddo!" she laughed and knelt down giving him a hug and ruffled his blonde hair. "Ready to come back to the East Clan. I have some projects that you and I can do that I think you'll love." she said with a smile.

Niylah looked at him and shrugged. "I wasn't sure about the idea at first and then I started to at the end and she said at one point she was going to throw me to the wolves. I think she was kidding but I wasn't sure so I shut my mouth. She also said that you plan wasn't going to work, she's on to us. I talked her out of the thought I think. I almost got her this time. Next time I promise I will do better." She said in a hushed voice as Lexa came into sight and ride towards them.

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Lexa pulled back on her reins and then dismounted her royal stallion. The beast was reaching his mature age and calmed down quite a bit in the past years. She gave him a pat on the shoulder before walking over towards Leon and gave a slight glare as Niylah gave her a smile, like she was trying to hide something. She looked to Leon and gave him a glare as well with a raised eyebrow.

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Costia gave him a smile and nod as she stayed squared down as he spoke to her. "Yes yes I will make sure we do that as well." She said referring to the berries. She gave a small chuckle and moved closer. "They tried to let her go but I stole her so we could do it together. Your dad doesn't know that I did it." she whispered lowly to him and gave him a small smile.

Lexa walked over to Leon and followed his gaze to where Costia and Aden where. She took a deep breath and shook her head. "Fine overall. Your little evil plan over there though." she said and looked over at Niylah as she tried to hide from her glare. "Was quite annoying. It's funny how you try to get me to come visit you but your going to have to try a little harder Leon." she said her voice hushed so that he only herd her words. She moved her gaze back to him.

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Costia gave a small laugh and smile as Aden gave her a hug as a thank you for keeping the bird. She looked down at him and shrugged, "She is quite big now. Doesn't like people she doesn't know but I am sure she will remember the one who saved her from the best. She can be a little protective and likes take it small toys around before going back to my old wood home in the forest." she said filling him on the Eagle they had raised.

Lexa gave a small guilty shrug with a small nod of her head when he mentioned how she threatened tho feed her to the wolves, the funny thing was that it was 110% true. Lexa listened to his words and looked at their kids. He was right, "I would make her come. It's good for them to see the differences and pros and cons of each clan. It will build them into stronger and better individuals." she sighed moved her eyes over to him. She took a half a step closer to him, seeking light comfort on the past month without him.

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Costia took a long second when he asked the question. She opened her mouth to speak and then closed it with a sigh. "I do believe that is something your parents would like to talk to you about so I am going to leave that to them Aden." she said and placed a hand on the kids shoulder trying to reassure him it was nothing bad.

Lexa relaxed when he took a step closer and his warm hand meet her face she leaned into his touch slightly and missed the feel of his gentle comforting touch that always soothed her and brought out the best in her. She always beat herself up slightly when it came to the kids not being able to see there father often, it was a sensitive topic for her that she tried to avoid. She gave a soft nod when he said he loved them and when his lips met with hers she melted. She had been mourning for his touch and his lips even though it had only been a month with was on the shorter side of there time apart but still. She kept her lips against his not ever wanting to leave them and yet she knew there time would soon be over.

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Costia turned him around with the hand that was on his shoulder at his next words. "If there is one thing I know for sure is that your parents have two very difficult jobs, running a clan and raising kids and I know for a fact that they both love you more then you could ever imagine. Even though sometimes it might seem they put there clan first there is always a reason and it is for you guys. They both love you and even though your mother may not show it as much she shows you in her own way. She trys and I know you know that, she is still learning and growing and your father is as well. They are doing the best they can do." She assured the small boy