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."

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

soon, wolf girl," he said softly.

but smile a bit as I pulled away.

direction, to search for him. If we find anything, we'll be sure to

"Thank you."

other side in the familiar surroundings of the Enzo's and my living

of peace wash over me. Home, at last. Untouched, safe, and still smelling faintly of my vanilla

their way over to the sofa and armchairs to relax-after

however, stayed planted where he stood. I turned to him, and

time for you to go home," I

"Thanks for letting me come along, Nina. I'm sorry I wasn't

were a huge help. If it weren't for your quick thinking and charm in the palace,

a step back once we parted. Behind him, Luke began opening another portal -this time

care of Mom," I said, giving Tyler's arm a squeeze. "Don't let her

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