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."

he broke out into a gravelly laugh and

girl," he

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

each direction, to search for him. If we

"Thank you."

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

I felt a sense of peace wash over me. Home, at last.

to the sofa and armchairs to relax-after all, we had just spent what felt like an eternity living in the forest. The comforts

planted where he stood. I turned

time for you to go home,"

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

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

once we parted. Behind him, Luke began opening another portal -this time destined

Tyler's

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