Everyone boarded the plane and found their seats, settling in for the journey ahead. Kathy glanced at her phone just as it buzzed with a new message from her mom, a gentle reminder of home and the love waiting for her return. As Kathy glanced down at her phone, she saw a message from her mom: “Please be safe, we will be waiting for you when you return home.” The warmth of the words offered her a brief moment of comfort amid the mounting tension. “Your mom must worry about you,” said fire fae. “Yes, she is. One day I will spend more time with her and my vampire step-father King Seth,” Kathy replied softly, imagining a future where family ties could be strengthened despite all the chaos. The thought brought a bittersweet smile to her face, as she wondered what it would be like to truly co

