Phoenix:
When we hugged each other, we stayed like that for a few seconds. She rubbed her hand on my back before pulling back.
"You can do it, sweetheart," she assured me, "Your Moon Goddess won't leave you alone. It's you who need to face the demons."
I nodded at her, holding her hands.
"I'll miss you," I told her, and her fingers tightened around mine.
"I'll miss you too, sweetheart," she smiled and then looked behind me. It was the same lake where Raya left me behind.
"You should wait here. I'm sure someone from your pack will come looking for you," I wasn't convinced.
It was more than a week. By now, they must have assumed me dead and might be celebrating. With a sigh, I closed my eyes.
"Hey!" she cupped my cheek, "Trust me on this. Someone will be here for you. If no one comes to you, then return to my hut," she offered me, and it warmed my heart.
She then slipped something into my palm, "My bakery address is there. Visit me someday," I nodded at her.
