Chapter 0794

Nina

The portal shimmered and swirled in front of us, waiting for us to enter. We had found our way to a nearby forest clearing, where the veil was thin enough for Luke and I to open the portal. Kai stood beside us, leaning on his walking stick, and cast me a somewhat somber look as I approached.

"Thank you," he said, "for all you've done for us. You'll be missed."

I felt my cheeks tinge a slight shade of red at his kind words. "There's no need to thank me. This was all my fault, anyway-"

Before I could finish, Kai held up a hand and narrowed his eyes. "It's not your fault. You did your best."

"But-"

"Enough," Kai cut me off again. "I won't hear any more of it."

silence, during which Kai and I simply stared at each other. Then, suddenly, he broke out into a gravelly laugh and pulled me in for an unceremonious-and rather out

see you soon, wolf girl," he said softly. "You're always welcome

bit as I pulled away. "I'll try to visit. And

"I've sent four of my bird shifters, one in each direction, to search for him. If we find anything, we'll be sure to let you

"Thank you."

all stepped through the shimmering portal, emerging on the other side in the familiar surroundings of the Enzo's and my living room. The transition was jarring,

sense of peace wash over me.

sofa and armchairs to relax-after all, we had just spent what felt like an eternity

I turned to him,

you to

bag on his shoulder. "Thanks for letting me come along, Nina. I'm sorry I wasn't more

it weren't for your quick thinking and charm in the palace, we might not have succeeded

parted. Behind him, Luke

I said, giving Tyler's arm a squeeze. "Don't let

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