“Did you find me? Are they all dead? Have you saved everyone?” The question slipped out of his mouth before he could stop himself.

He nodded. “Yes. We killed every single monster. Your children and mother are safe. Everything’s okay now.” He said quietly. “Father, are you ok? How’s the wound? Can you stand?” He asked worriedly.

Alvaro tried to force a smile onto his lips. Although he desperately wanted to laugh, his body simply refused to obey. Tears started running down his cheeks uncontrollably and he quickly wiped them away with the sleeve of his tunic. He nodded briefly in response. He could barely speak. His whole body trembled...