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."

other. Then, suddenly, he broke out into a gravelly laugh and pulled me in for an unceremonious-and rather out of

soon, wolf girl," he said softly. "You're

a bit as I pulled

shifters, one in each direction, to search for him. If we

"Thank you."

the familiar surroundings of the Enzo's and my living room. The transition was jarring, the stark contrast between

sense of peace wash over me. Home, at last. Untouched, safe, and still

everyone dropped their bags and made their way over to the sofa and armchairs to relax-after all, we

planted where he stood. I turned to him,

for you to go home," I said

adjusting his bag on his shoulder. "Thanks for letting me come along, Nina. I'm sorry I

him and pulled him in for a hug. "You were a huge help. If it weren't for your quick thinking and charm in the palace, we might not have succeeded in the uprising. And besides, the

Behind him, Luke

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

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