"I'll keep that in mind" Aura replied, not wanting to think of the long waits and uncertainty. 

She turned to Ryland. "Dear, you've been really quiet. What do you think about this? Isn't Auryn the cutest little thing ever?" 

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Larek went into the kitchen and got some strawberries out. "Alright, to make some jam, we first need to wash to fruit, then crush it into a fine paste."

"Well, this always helps me relax..." he leaned over to Sasha and gave her a kiss on her cheek, letting out a soft growl as he did.

"Just wash up if you haven't already and meet me at the table" Orna told them.