Chapter 0792

Nina

The warmth of the morning sun filtered through the opening of our tent, gently pulling me out of the soundest sleep I had had in... well, I couldn't even remember how long it had been.

Slowly, I turned to see Enzo still sleeping beside me, peaceful as ever. Memories of our night together came flooding back, coloring my cheeks with a slight blush. He stirred, as if on cue, and his eyes looked like golden pools of honey as they met mine.

"Mm. Morning," he murmured, his voice still thick with sleep as he pulled me closer, pressing a warm kiss into my temple.

I nestled against him, relishing in the comforting familiarity of his touch after so long being separated. "Good morning," I whispered.

For a few moments, we simply laid there, basking in each other's presence and the tranquility of the new day. But gradually, the sounds of the camp stirring to life began to filter through the canvas walls of our tent the soft murmurs of voices, the crackle of fires being stoked, the aroma of cooking food wafting through the air.

camp was already a bustling hive

Kai stood beside one of the larger tents, his weathered walking stick firmly planted in

Enzo's face, but there was no level of distrust there. "Enzo, is it?" he asked. "You

head respectfully in Kai's direction. "Thanks to the work of your healers, or so I've

harrumphed. "Your kind heals well on your own, though, from what

"Some of us, yes."

in acknowledgment before turning his attention back to me. "Nina, I was hoping you might join me for a little while," he said, his expression turning serious.

a gentle squeeze before following Kai towards

the camp, I noticed that a crowd had already begun to gather, watching with curiosity. Kai stepped forward, his presence commanding attention without a word spoken, and the

have shaken us to

such adversity," he continued, his eyes sweeping over the assembled crowd, "we have persevered. We have banded together, drawn strength from one another, and begun to forge a new path a path that will lead us not only to survival, but to something greater: a

turning solemn. "There will be challenges and obstacles to overcome, hardships and sacrifices to

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