I sat back, enjoying the comfort of the rocking chair on the porch of our new house, my eyes closed. The fresh morning sun warmed my face, a gentle caress.
I listened to the cheerful song of the birds, their melodies weaving through the soft rustling of the leaves in the trees. Being close to nature, surrounded by greenery, was where I felt most at home. It was where I could truly relax, letting go of the lingering worries.
Era hummed a familiar melody deep within me, she also felt at peace in this atmosphere. She stretched, content.
But after a while, I felt a shift in the air, a subtle change.
I wasn't alone anymore. Someone was watching me. My instincts, however, told me I wasn't in danger. It was a gentle, curious gaze, not threatening. Slowly, I opened my eyes, but at first, I saw no one. Then, as I looked towards the forest path that led from our house, I saw a woman slowly walking towards me. Her eyes held
