"She's being watched by her grandparents at our base camp, where we've been keeping watch on the situation for the last few weeks," Shea answered.
Surprise lifted Eva's eyebrows.
Seeing her response, Shea gave her a tired smile. "The Trateri are nomadic. Their children travel with the clan—even when the situation is potentially dangerous."
Shea gave Fallon a wry look as if to say he had refused to part with the little one.
"Besides, my parents will keep Rowan safe in camp. With them protecting her, she has nothing to fear from the Highlands."
One corner of Reece's lips lifted. "Your child will get a decent amount of wanderlust from both sides. You're going to have an even more difficult time than Aunt Lainie did protecting you."
Shea pulled a face. "Don't remind me."
Reece turned serious as he examined the bowl. "This place isn't on any of our maps. They'll need to be updated."
"You can't," Eva said in alarm. "This place cannot be revealed to others."
Shea held up a hand when Reece looked like he was going to argue. "We can make it so only a few have access to those maps." Seeing Orion's approach, she addressed him. "As long as that meets with your approval."
Eva held her breath. It was obvious how little the Kyren trusted humans. Now Shea was asking for the biggest show of faith yet.
You worry too much, Caller. Tell her that is acceptable,Orion said, focusing on Fallon as Eva relayed his message.I'd also like to extend an invitation for a permanent camp to be established here.
Eva paused and looked at Orion, translating his message from what felt like a distance.
Fallon took the offer in stride as he bowed his head. "It would be our honor."
Orion lifted his gaze to where Talia and Jason wheeled and dove, playing with the other Kyren youths.In the past we held ourselves separate from your kind. Perhaps that was a mistake.
Talia and Jason landed a short distance away, the young man's face flushed with excitement.
Fallon's gaze didn't miss the familiarity between Kyren and human, his stare moving to Eva as his lips turned up in the corner. "I'm looking forward to what the future will bring."
Shea moved up beside Eva as she dismounted, and Fallon drifted away with Orion to explore the herd lands.
The pathfinder's stare held the excitement of a little girl as she studied the valley.
Eva supposed that was to be expected for someone who had spent their life searching out new places. To find a place not on any map, where few humans had ever visited, must feel like uncovering precious treasure to a woman like Shea.
"You found your way after all," Shea said, looking over at Eva.
"I guess so."
Shea's grin flashed. "I knew you would."
The pathfinder moved off to join her Warlord as Caden moved toward Eva.
"Happy?" he asked her.
She patted Sebastian's shoulder before stepping into Caden's embrace. "A little."
"Then maybe this will make you a little happier. I spoke with Fallon; I've officially withdrawn as the commander of the Anateri," Caden informed Eva as her gaze landed on him in surprise.
She shook her head. "You can't. Being his Anateri means everything to you."
Caden cupped her neck as he lifted her chin so his eyes met hers. "I can and I did. Part of a warrior's path is recognizing when you need to walk a new one. You are my future."
Eva reached up to cradle his jaw, her gaze searching. "Are you sure about this?"
