"Are you sure this is the right time?" Dr. Kian asked, his voice filled with worry as he pulled Grace closer and secured her in his arms.
Grace wrapped her arms around his waist, letting herself enjoy his warmth. "I can't say for sure whether this is the right time or not. But I'm ready as possible."
He stared at her for a moment and then nodded his head in understanding. Leaning closer,
The difference this time was almost laughable.
Last time they had been cautious, cloaking their presence, sneaking between worlds like thieves afraid of being caught. Now, Grace stood tall, her aura a shimmering storm of power so vast it made the very fabric of the portal ripple in response. Her dragon circled high above, guarding the skies of Starfall until her return. In the outside world, hours would pass. Here, in the Magik Realm, they had all the time they needed.
Rune offered his hand without a word. Grace took it.
And together, they stepped through.
