Amelia and Laura sat outside together, watching the children running around the garden.
“So precious.” Laura smiled.
“They are,” Amelia sighed.
“You and Todd don’t have children, do you?” Laura asked.
“Not because we don’t want them,” She began sadly. “It’s not our time, we have a job to do.”
“Protecting Bastian and Celine? How did that become your job? Why isn’t it one we share?” Laura asked curiously.
“Honestly, I’ve never questioned it. I don’t know why it isn’t shared.” Amelia shrugged.
“Well, maybe it's time to question it.” Laura smiled.
Amelia nodded, lost in thought. “Excuse me.” She said as she got up and walked inside. She made her way through the front hall and into the altar to the Earth Mother.
“Earth Mother, are you there?” Amelia asked quietly.
“I am always here
