Seeing that it was getting late, Selina and I went back to the cave to find Stella and the others, and we all returned to the treehouse together.
"Let's celebrate our success in driving away the savages!" Crystal raised her glass enthusiastically to toast me. The glass contained some ale that Zoe and Susie had worked hard to brew over the past few days.
"I was afraid you'd never come back!" Zoe had been holding onto me tightly since she saw me.
I patted her back, comforting her not to be afraid. However, I noticed Stella staring at Zoe with a hint of envy in her eyes. When she realized I was looking at her, she turned her head away quickly, pretending nothing had happened. Knowing Stella's pride, I just smiled and said nothing.
I raised my glass to everyone and said happily, "T
