The Summer Bonfire Festival

Roman escorted her from the castle, at her shoulder and by her side like he always was. Ulric had been able to retire as any care or protection she needed had naturally shifted to Romulus. The closer they became the tighter their lives were bound to where they were now with her pregnant with his puppies. She was excited, and much of her nerves had transferred to Roman. Yeah she was worried about a couple of things, but she had him there supporting her. He would make sure everything worked out to the very best of his ability and that fact alone comforted her. He’d taken to holding her with his paws around her belly, holding her and their unborn children close. She wasn’t sure there was anything sweeter.

Happy thoughts played in her mind as the two of them approached the gathering and took their place. Her family was quick to gather round, Ezra and Syanna were the first to sit by her, and she nudged Ezra’s shoulder in return. Then Ulric was there and Lil leaned into his kiss, again amazed at how accepting he had been through her whole relationship with Roman.

They settled in and while they waited for Artorias to begin Roman nuzzled against her ear and asked after her well being. She was feeling a little breathless, but it was probably nothing. "I’m fine,” she grinned and leaned into him, sneaking a little kiss to his chin. Artorias voice was then asking for their attention.

Lil didn’t have anyone she wanted to remember. Maybe her lost sister but she would be better off forgetting her mother all together. She’d left when they needed her the most, even sweet Lillith couldn’t find it in her heart to forgive her. Lil leaned into Rom and tried to smile politely as Artorias spoke from his heart. She looked up to Ulric, feeling incredibly fortunate that he would be here to know his grandpuppies.

She returned her garnet gaze to the bonfire that was lit as Art invited them all to join him. Lil applauded when Artorias concluded his speech exuberantly and the mood was set. She felt like this was some kind of beautiful dream as she leaned into Romulus and watched the flames rise.

"Speech"