"Wow…" Cairo whispers in awe as he stares at the small clearing. Novah giggles softly as she walks over to the small pond, a sense of peace fills her as she listens to the small water trickle down the creek, inhaling the clean air. Her clearing was the only spot in the whole territory that no one knew about besides her and her parents. It was a gift from her parents, a small patch of land that was surrounded by Runes and spells to keep it guarded and concealed. A place she would go to relax and be safe when she was younger and not as in tune with her emotions as she was now. It had been a while since she last visited but it still looked lively and beautiful as when she first saw it. 'No doubt papa's doing…' Novah thought as she closed her eyes and took a deep breath to keep the tears at

