The Warmest Welcome

(Kaelen’s POV)

“Aunty Thalia!”

Vespa's voice rang out ahead of us. She had broken into a run before anyone could step forward. Thea hurried after her with shorter, Orion followed not long after, calling out something that got lost in the rush, while Leo moved with less urgency.

Thalia beamed the moment she saw them, her face lighting up with joy. She bent just in time to catch Vespa throwing herse