Chapter 630: Another Predecessor

****Author's Note*****

At least two more chapters, maybe three or four to wrap things up properly.

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Hours later, most of the fallen had been returned to their homes. Raine sat across the kitchen island from Del; the two of them talked quietly in the Turtle House.

"I guess a lot has changed in six years." Raine sighed heavily, her eyes drifting to Del's stomach. "You live here now?"

Del nodded. "Yes. I stay at the Ranch sometimes, but it can get so crowded there. So you should stay here with me."

Raine smile slightly. "If Del Tali is inviting me to stay, then a lot has changed while I was dead."

Del returned the smile. "Of course, you'll have to make yourself scarce when Nix visits me."

Raine laughed loudly; the situation was too far removed from what she considered normal. "What if he is visiting me?"

Del's smile could melt butter. "Then... I'll interfere however I can."