Clovis and Damar lay on their backs in the gra.s.s, spent as their three kids continued to play by themselves having worn their fathers out . The two men looked at their kids playing chase now and das.h.i.+ng and dodging around . Their grins and laughter infections .

Alexi had put Drynala down and now the toddler waddled as fast as her little legs could carry her . Raina noticed this and pretended to take a wrong turn and Dryn caught her skirt . Raina froze and leaned down hugging the child . "You got me Dryn… come on let's get the boys . " Raina smiled and the boys began playing along, running slower so Dryn could catch them too .

"How do those four have so much energy?" Alexi asked as he plopped down next to his exhausted brothers .

"No idea . What I do know is all those children are going to sleep like the sun tonight . " Clovis replied chucking as he sat up next to Alexi . He was still coated in sweat and there was dirt on his clothes .  He didn't care .

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"Yes… they will . I think they gave me about as much of a work out as I get training with the ninety regiment . If not more . " Damar groaned as he rotated his shoulders and twisted so his back popped back into place . Alexi laughed and nodded .

"Even little Drynala was giving me quite a run for my money . It's nice to see so many happy faces . Speaking of happy faces; our wives are over there whispering amongst themselves . " Alexi pointed out and all three men looked at their wives who seemed to be pulling the last if the meat off the grill .

"They get along well . I hope these heir games don't ruin this . I like having brothers again . " Damar sighed, knowing things would change soon . They just found each other again and began to rebuild right as the heir games moved into the more compet.i.tive rounds .

"I don't think it will . To be honest, as long as it is one of us three, I don't give a d.a.m.n who is on that throne . " Clovis replied sighing deeply . He had his own plans anyway…

"I can understand that . May the best man win . " Damar replied and Alexi nodded .

"Or, at least the worst man lose . " He offered shaking his head . They could all agree there as the wives leaned in whispering again .

"Why does that look like trouble?" Damar asked pus.h.i.+ng himself up onto his forearms .

"Because I think my wife just pointed at us . " Alexi replied suddenly feeling wary .

"And that Grin on Kyera's face is always one of mischief . " Clovis added as the three women seed to saunter their way over to the three men on the ground . Before Alexi could get up he found his lap occupied by Lalia who grinned brightly . Kyera and Melania were a bit slower, one to protect her child the other out of nerves .

Clovis reached for her hand and helped Kyera into his lap, wrapping both arms around the baby b.u.mp once she was settled . She smiled and closed her eyes . Content the two lovers were in their own world .

Melania however, hesitated a bit we aware of her husband's keen eyes on her . The soft suspicion in his eyes was enough to unnerve her a bit, but she sat next to him . Sitting on one hip, with her ankles tucked against her dress she leaned lightly on him . He tensed for a moment, the look in his eyes unreadable as he glanced at her out of the corner of his eyes for a long moment .

"What brings you girls over here?" He asked her gently, brus.h.i.+ng her hair out of her eyes . It was a simple motion but made Melania's heart flutter with emotions .

"Dinner was ready, and I was wondering if you would like to try one of mine?" She asks with a soft smile . He nodded, smiling as well .

"I would like that . " He agreed his voice a bit overly polite but his eyes were warm . She offered him the little leaf wrapped morsel . It was nicely wrapped in a different style from the others . It was uniquely hers . She opened the packet with slightly trembling fingers and used the utensil to mix around the contents . He watched as Melania pinched a bite with the utensil and gently blew on it steam swirling off the meat .

Before he could take the utensil from her, she brought the bite to his lips . He glanced at her, meeting her eyes a bit curiously . Damar took the bite . The filling melted in his mouth in delicious splendor . He couldn't help but wonder how much of that was the meal and how much was who was feeding him .