ELARA’S P.O.V.The lit fireplace crackled softly as I entered the living room of Sarah’s new home.It felt nothing like the cold, damp dungeon she had once been locked in. It felt safe, hidden, and peaceful. Considering it was inconspicuously placed right in the middle of the town, blending everyone’s scents so hers wouldn’t stand out, I was very impressed.If I were honest, I was jealous of the space, privacy, and quiet she had, but she deserved it after what she went through.Sarah sat curled up on the couch beneath a thick blanket, her knees pulled to her chest as she stared into the flames as if she hadn't seen a fire in years... and she probably hadn't.I shut the door quietly behind me, and she looked up. The moment she saw me, her eyes widened. “Elara?”I barely managed to take two steps before she was on her feet, throwing herself into my arms.I wrapped her tightly against me, burying my face in her hair as happiness surged through me. I hadn’t hugged her in years, and I cou
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