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something oddly familiar about him. If only she could… She searched her memory. Searched and searched and searched, but she came up blank. She let out a sigh.  
    “I know more than you would think,” Zeke said. “Would you mind?” He motioned toward Kyra and Sebastian. Both Bolsvck and Queen Shui stepped to the side, allowing Zeke an uncluttered pathway. A girl stepped to his side, and together they walked toward Kyra, the girl gently guiding Zeke’s way. When he stood before Kyra, he softly patted her cheek. “My dear, you have been through so much.” He tilted his head toward Sebastian. “Might I suggest a ride on the carousel?”  
    Bolsvck stepped forward, his chest pushed out. Queen Shui stood behind him, stern and concerned tells crackling her face. “Are you suggesting the two of them go enjoy the carnival…together?” Bolsvck asked. “I will not have my daughter tramping around with that .” He tossed a hand in their direction.  
    Zeke laughed, a mild and reassuring sound.  
    “Are you mocking me, sir?” Bolsvck stepped closer.
    “I assure you, I am not.” Zeke turned to face the leader of the Fire Dragons. “I fully understand and respect your customs and beliefs.” He rubbed his chin with his thumb. “I only wonder if it might benefit all parties if Kyra retrieved her memories.”  
      The group fell silent, and Kyra’s gaze wandered from her mother to her father, then over to Ryhuu and Drakhögg.  
    It was Sebastian who cut through the wordless moment. “You know how to restore Kyra’s memory?”  
    “I may.” Zeke swiveled slowly with his cane planted firmly in the dirt. “I may not. Like I said, fancy a ride on the carousel?”
    Kyra spun around and grabbed Sebastian’s arms, clasping at the elbows. Her eyes widened, and her breath was deep. “Do I want to remember? Because I think I do…if it means remembering you.”
    Sebastian leaned his forehead against hers, then spoke in hushed tones, as if to keep their words private. Kyra wondered if privacy were possible in their present company. “Good or bad, our memories make us who we are. I love the person you have become because of your vast experiences. I wouldn’t change a thing about you, Kyra. You’re an amazing dragon, and an even more amazing woman. You put the glow of the sun to shame.”
    Kyra’s skin tingled, and warmth blossomed in the core of her chest. In that moment, for him, she could fly. Her fingers sought his, weaving together until she couldn’t tell where she ended and he began.  
    “How?” Kyra asked Zeke.
    “Follow Talia here.” Zeke’s hand wavered in the air to the young girl at his side. “She’ll show you what needs to be done.”
    “We can trust her,” Sebastian whispered at Kyra’s ear.  
    Kyra bit her lip and studied this new female in her life. Her stomach clenched.  
    “I still don’t understand the need for him to be present,” Queen Shui said, squaring her shoulders.  
    “Exactly,” Bolsvck seconded.
    “Sebastian was, and as you can see, still is a big part of the life Kyra has chosen. If you wish for her to remember, it is best to have a tether, someone who understands her and won’t judge her.” Zeke nodded at Sebastian. “He is best for that role.”
    “Then I will go.” Drakhögg stepped forward.
    “As will I.” Not to be outdone, Ryhuu also stepped forward.  
    Kyra rolled her eyes and rubbed her temple. This testosterone match made her head hurt.  
    Ignoring the dragon men, Zeke placed an arm around Kyra and moved her in the direction of the rides. He motioned for Sebastian to follow. Talia walked steadily at Zeke’s side.  
    “Sebastian currently safeguards a large part of Kyra.” He tossed a meaningful glance in the direction of the dragon ring. “Understand now?” Bolsvck, Queen Shui, and all their people stood in place and said nothing. “Good. I only require the two. Any more, and it will muddle the process. Please refrain from following.” Zeke