Vaire’s words made Ciara’s heart skip a beat, and her pulse never subsided as they walked with the others toward the courtyard. The firelight danced in the distance, forming shadow lines between the golden yellow.

Everyone looked happy tonight, after two long and tiring days. Tomorrow was their last day here and they would return to their respective territories at noon. So tonight is their last night together.

Rousel embraced Ciara and Vaire as they walked hand in hand towards the courtyard.

“Hey!”

Denis and his friends ran to catch up. His face lit up as he said, “Beth was already out of the medical room.”

The news was met...