Several vehicles, including a shiny black SUV for Gabriel and Lila, waited for them at the hangar. They quickly passed the quiet town, soon welcomed by the familiar Moondance territory.
Gabriel had Lila nestled close to him, her head resting on his shoulder. Her fingers intertwined with his while he was drawing circles on the back of her hand. His usually sharp eyes softened when he looked at her. He could feel every beat of her heart, every breath she took. It was a constant reminder that she was alive and safe.
Once the engines roared to life and the caravan of vehicles began moving, the town became a distant memory. The forested landscape welcomed them, protecting them from the outside world.
Soon, the familiar gates of the Moondance territory appeared. The guards posted outside imme
