Vol.3/Chapter 18: Reunion

Luca's POV

The heavy wooden gates groaned as they parted, revealing the inner courtyard of the tribe. Dust swirled as the wind rolled through, and for a second, the world held its breath.

Standing at the entrance, framed by torchlight and shadow, were the familiar figures I had longed to see.

Samira was the first to step forward, her white fur glowing softly in the moonlight. Her amber eyes widened when they met mine, and I could see her lips trembling before she whispered, “Luca…”

Almira stood beside her, hand over her chest, as though holding back both tears and prophecy. Chief Rakthu was behind them, towering, his expression unreadable at first—until the furrow of his brow softened and he stepped down heavily from the platform to meet us.