Etheria stood at the helm of the ship. She could still see them as they lingered and waved until the very last moment. “They are going away. I don’t want them to go.”
Jhondar gently put his arm around her waist. “We will see them soon, my dear. We will see them soon.”
“I know, but it doesn’t stop the sadness filling my heart.” She looked up at her brother’s face. “Jhondar, we are really going back to Mystovia.”
“Yes, yes we are.” He felt Jainy let go of her tight grip of his arm and looked down at his brave, young daughter. “You, too, shall go back and get to know your family.”
“It is wonderful.” Jainy sighed. “I have a brother.”
“Yes,” Jhondar smiled. “This has been an unexpected and welcome surprise for all of us. You only got to spend a few moments with him now, but in a couple of
