Chap 54: After Effects

Alexa ran across the forest for a few minutes to enjoy the greenery and the cool breeze of the woods. This was like heaven compared to the barren land within the moonstone. 

" You seem to be enjoying the forest a lot today," Adele remarked.

" It's true that we do not appreciate the things we have until we have lost them," Alexa said, jumping into the river for a swim. The feeling of cool water soothed her soul. " One thing that I have learned in the past three years is not to take life for granted. We have a single life, and we must enjoy it to the fullest as we never know when it will all end."

" Now that you are free, what do you wanna do?"

" For now, I need to see my pups. How are they? Is Iris still mischievous?"

" Why don't you see yourself," Adele said, and Alexa came out of the river and raced towards the Packhouse.

Alexa entered her room, shif