Maravelle frowned.
"And if she is the reason Thornak has not returned?" she asked.
"Let's hope not."
....
The strange red moon that hung over the kingdom at night sent fear creeping through every home.
Most people stayed indoors, feeling uneasy and whispering among themselves.
Its strange glow painted the streets in an eerie light, and so people stayed indoors.
Inside the room, Lara slept beside Liam, holding him close. On the floor, Mira and Seralyn slept too. They had refused to leave her side.
Then the air grew cold. A soft light filled the room, and the Guardian appeared like a ghost. She walked to Lara and gently placed a hand on her head.
In a blink, Lara was no longer in her room. She stood beside the Guardian in a bright room.
"I have searched every realm looking for him," the Guardian said softly, her voice echoing. "But I could not find him. There is only one place I cannot go… for it is forbidden for a white spirit like myself."
