After a few days on the road, the familiar stone walls of the chief’s home came into view. The journey had been long, but not nearly as heavy as the one that had brought them there before. They were not returning empty-handed… They had Aurora with them. The moment the wagon came to a halt, the chief stepped forward and his eyes fell on Aurora as she stepped down slowly with Elaina’s help, and something akin to respect crossed his face. “You made it back,” he said. Drake nodded, “We did.” The chief’s gaze lingered on Aurora for a moment longer before he stepped aside. “Then you are welcome here.” Aurora inclined her head slightly in gratitude. “Thank you.” They were ushered inside almost immediately, servants moving swiftly to prepare rooms, baths, and warm meals. The tension that had once lingered in the air during their first arrival was gone, replaced now with something lighter. Perhaps, it was hope… Once settled, the weight of everything they had endured finally began to
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