Lunaya.Hina gazed at us for a moment, rubbing her thumb over my hand. Without a word, she stood up from the table and halted at my side. She leaned over and placed a kiss on the top of my head and gently rubbed her fingers through my hair, then repeated the act for Alyse as well. With that, she left the dining hall.I turned to Alyse to see that tears had stained her cheeks. I pulled her onto my lap and wrapped my arms around her waist. She sobbed quietly into my shoulder for a minute while I soothingly rubbed my hand up and down her back. There was nothing to say. I know we are giving up a good thing here to chase a long-lost dream, but how could we not. It could turn out shit. My child could reject us, imprison us, or just kill us. But Alyse knows that I will never, could never, truly rest until I see for myself.“It’s time to go ladies” Elaine called from the door.“Thank you, Elaine, we’re ready” I replied with a nod.“Come on love, let’s get a move on” I said softly, prying Alyse
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