Page 73 of Mitchell's Untamed Mate

The war raged on until the kingdom fell,

but the shifters found no humans, just an empty shell.

Good King Or’Ang took his people to the ships,

and humans and shifters set sail at a clip.

Oh, King Or’Ang was a mighty king.

He saw the good in all living beings.

He asked the Goddess, what should I do?

And the Goddess said, look to the stars like a good king should.

They sailed the world until they finally found

a river with a great big wide forked mouth,

up the river and then to the right,

they sailed all day and into the night.

Oh, King Or’Ang was a mighty king.

He saw the good in all living beings.

He asked the Goddess, what should I do?

And the Goddess said, love the humans like a good king should.

Her voice faded on the last note.She caressed Macon’s hair and cheek.He was staring at her with wonder in his eyes.

“King Or’Ang took the shifters and the humans in his kingdom and sailed away to a place where no humans or shifters lived.There, they built a place where humans and shifters could live together in harmony,” she explained.

“Did they fall in love with each other like you and Mitchell?”Maria asked.

“I like to think so,” she said.

“What happened to King Or’Ang?”Charles asked.

“We don’t know for sure.What we do know is that his old kingdom was abandoned early in the Great War.In the ruins of the castle, a tunnel was found that led to the harbor.It was an incredible engineering feat,” she said.

“Have you ever been to King Or… King Orange’s castle?”

Tracy laughed as Hallie struggled to say King Or’Ang’s name.“Yes, I’ve been to King Or’Ang’s old castle many, many times.My job is to study human culture.I’ve traveled all over the world, trying to learn as much about you as I can.”

“I like roasted pine nuts,” Dawson said.

“I’m good at climbing trees,” Charles piped in.

Macon pulled her face down.“I like teddy bears.”

Tracy hugged the little boy to her body.“I’m glad.I like little boys who like teddy bears.”She leaned forward and whispered in his ear.“So does my bear.”

“Alright now, it’s getting late and I know Miss Tracy has to be tired.Off to bed with you all now,” Mallory announced, clapping her hands.

“Yes, ma’am.”

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