Swiftcurrent Creek But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do.

She had no idea. No idea about the complications of her parentage and what Ibis had kept, at least from her, to the grave.

All she knew was this man was her father, and she'd found him again.

Thank you, she whispered into his ruff, grinning through tears. I just. . . She sniffled, pulling back, and laughed a little. I wish you were closer to Brecheliant. I want to split my time between both of you.

And then, there was Arielle. A journey, perhaps, without end.

But at least Akavir was alive. Whole. With a home.