Chapter 60 - Gwen's Grief

Harriet was thriving and growing well, but as glad as Merlin was to have her in the family he felt the huge hole left by the death of his father.

Chapter 59 - A New Era

Owen was growing fast and was now toddling around the place. As his hair had grown his mother's red had been combined with his father's black.

He was certainly a kid who would be noticed.

Chapter 58 - France Revisted

Albin and Charli had visited France when their children had been young and had always mean't to return, but life had become soo busy that they hadn't found the time.

With Albin suffering health problems they had realised that if they didn't go soon they might never return to France.

Chapter 57 - Merlin's Heir

Merlin's wish came true and he was granted a little boy whom he named Owen.

He had his mothers dark skin colouring and his father's dark eyes. As he was born with no hair, they didn't yet know whether he would inherit Freya's striking red hair or not.

Chapter 56 - Baby Boom

Evelyn gave birth to Aidan River just a few weeks after Merlin and Freya got married.

Chapter 55 - Merlin and Freya Get Married

She was the most beautiful bride he had ever seen and she was his. At last the day he had been waiting for months had arrived and Freya was going to be his wife.

Chapter 54 - Merlin in Charge

The last few months had been a busy time for the River tribe. The time had come at last for Merlin to take over leadership. He had graduated school with honours and Freya graduated as top of the class. Now as an adult it was his job to be head of the family and to decide on the path they should follow.