Epilogue

I blinked and slowly opened my eyes. Something warm and comforting lay next to me. I tried to focus my gaze, but the stone ceiling danced before my eyes.

“Rina…”

A soft whisper, and I slowly turned my head towards its source, making my head spin.

“You are safe.”

I felt a warm touch on my chest, and I tried to take hold of it, but my hand was gently pushed back to my side.

“Rest, Rina…”

Selene’s face came into focus, and I frowned. A deep scar ran over her cheek, making her smile look strange and uneven.

“What happened…?”

I tried to reach for her face, but she pushed back my hand again.

“Rest, Rina. We are safe…”

“Where are we…?”, I asked weakly, watching the stone walls around us.

“Tarnis…”

She smiled, and a sudden pang of fear shot through my chest.

“The others…?

“They are fine”

I sighed in relief, and she wrapped her arms around me.

“Selene….”, I whispered. “Tell me… What will we do now?”

I closed my eyes and listened to her voice telling me about our home overlooking the sea.