Rafe's POV
After a quiet dinner, we all drifted outside into the garden. It was still early, and no one seemed ready for sleep. The lounging chairs had already been arranged in a broad circle around the fireplace, where Roman and Jason busied themselves with the wood and kindling.
Kael stayed with Raven, allowing the boy to watch and learn about what the other two were doing, guiding him with the patient air of a father teaching his son.
Lucian had let Fluffy loose, finally giving the pup some attention after neglecting him for days. Though Fluffy had always been Lucian's, Eira had claimed him as her own now, and everyone knew it.
"Want to try it?" Jason asked, holding a few small logs out to Raven.
Without hesitation, Raven stepped forward and arranged the wood neatly.
"Good," Jason praised, nodding approvingly. "Now, we have to light the fire…" He crouched down, explaining step by step as they lit up the fire.
