Chapter 117

Anna came back with a volleyball, and we all played volleyball with him for a full hour. At one point, Sergio and Belle even joined in. Finally, Hugo started slowing down. I said, "Hugo, are you tired?" He nodded and I said, "Okay. Why don't you lay down? We won't bother you." Anna said, "I'm tired too. Hugo, can I lay down with you? I can use you as a pillow." He nodded and laid down. Anna laid down next to him and put her head on his back shoulder blades, with an arm slung over him. They both fell asleep in no time. King Mateo shook his head and said, "Never, in a million years, did I ever think I'd see this happening. It truly means the world to us." Adrian took a picture of it and said, "I need to tell mom about this, so she doesn't freak out if she sees it on her own." I laughed and said, "You better do that. Thanks, Adrian."

We talked for a while. I gave Alpha Arnou a copy of the alliance to sign. He read it and signed it. I made copies for everyone, and we all had lun