Chapter 98
THALIA
It was still early dawn. The surroundings were quiet, and the cold dew was still wrapping around every corner of the forest. There was no sunlight yet, but I knew I had to leave. There was a call that I couldn't explain—a kind of pull from the depths of my heart.
I carefully got up from my bed. My mother was still there, sleeping soundly. Her breathing was gentle, like she had finally found a moment of peace.
I paused for a moment to watch her—her hair slightly scattered on the pillow, her brow no longer furrowed with worry. Despite everything, despite the years of separation, she was here now... and I didn't want to lose her again.
But I had something to do. I slowly left the cave. Every step I took on the grass was almost silent, like the earth itself didn't want
