Arianna's POV The journey back to Valtheris was quieter than I had expected. My mother sat beside me inside the carriage, wrapped in a warm shawl. Her hands rested on her lap, and every now and then, I caught her staring at me as though she still couldn't believe we were together. I couldn't blame her. For months, we had been separated by circumstances neither of us could control. Even when we lived under the same roof in Lunarcrest, we had barely been allowed to spend time together. Now, she was finally leaving that place. And this time, I wasn't leaving her behind. I reached for her hand and gently held it. "Are you comfortable, Mother?" She nodded, offering me a faint smile. "I am. You don't have to keep asking." "How can I not? You have been through so much. I just want to make sure you're alright." Her eyes softened. "You have always been a thoughtful child, Arianna." I lowered my gaze, fighting the sudden sting in my eyes. "I wish I could have taken you away sooner."
Last Updated : 2026-11-05
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