It took Aurora and the twins hours to fall back asleep after the intrusion of Beta Jonathan. After Oliver had him escorted back to the territory line, he called Elder Ford, whom of course, did not answer. So the tree tried to put the night behind them the best they could.
Beta Braden and Miss Braden woke the throuple up to the smell of a cooked breakfast. When Aurora opened her eyes, the first thing she looked at was the balcony doors, which were now closed. The curtains were replaced, and the chair that Beta Jonathan was placed in was no longer in the room.
"We thought breakfast in bed would be a nice way to start the day." Miss Braden said in a cheerful tone. Beta Braden stayed silent and waited for Miss Braden to leave the room before he spoke.
"Sir, a letter has arrived from Elder
