Serena stood in a clearing with a golden river, and her whole body went still.
At the water's edge, a white wolf waited.
She rushed forward, dropping to her knees in front of the wolf. Her hands trembled against white fur, tears already falling.
"You're okay, Aurelia. I thought I had lost you forever."
She had heard Aurelia only once, years ago. She was chained and bleeding in Viremont's dungeons after her second escape attempt.
Aurelia pressed her forehead to Serena's, and her voice filled Serena's mind.
Aurelia:I was weak from the silver, but I promise you, I never left you.
"Will you come back?"
She pulled back slightly, searching Aurelia's golden eyes. Desperate for the answer. Terrified of the wrong one.
Aurelia:Yes. I am almost ready. Dexmon's venom is helping you fight off the silver poisoning. I can feel it.
There was warmth in her tone. Approval. Her tail swayed slowly.
