Vivian's mother took the small bundle from her daughter with care. She looked to the dragon, her eyes looking far and a soft smile coming to her lips and she nodded. "Welcome to the family, Marcus. Do not fret. Things are now as they should be. Nothing in our worlds are guaranteed, but the Raven clan walks between the worlds, and we can change it to suit our purpose. You will be a good mate. Learn from Corbin." She petted the tiny body, and it stirred to life. "He will rejoin you soon." She turned and headed back inside the gates.<br/><br/>Vivian turned to Marcus, and though her eyes were glassy with tears, she offered him a soft smile. "Welcome to my world, my mate." She didn't blame him. Life was as it was. All Ravens knew this to be true. Even though her father was an ass about Marcus, she had a feeling it was more than the babe that made him so. But Corbin kept his own counsel, always had.<br/><br/>Corbin nodded to his wife, longing in his heart for her, but his face still. Seeing his daughter and mate finally make a connection outside of fighting and fear, he nodded and headed out passed the dogs. "I will return in a few days, Marcus. Until then, protect your mate. Vivian, thank you."