The Bond Forged in Flame (93)

Suddenly, Aeron shifted the conversation, his voice laced with curiosity. " So, where exactly are you thinking of hiding, Atlas? "

His question caught them off guard, sparking a moment of silence as they exchanged glances. The weight of the decision pressed on them, and she could feel the anticipation growing in the trio.

" To be honest, I didn't think that far ahead. " Starfania said with a sheepish smile. Aeron hesitated, his gaze flickering to Atlas before settling on Starfania.

" I'm not sure, " he said. " But we need to consider. Remember Bone? If your father or any of the kingdom finds out, he will face a similar outcome. "

Starfania nodded, her expression turning serious. "You're right. We can't let that happen to him."

She tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear, an anxious gesture that highlighted the gravity of their situation.

" What if we make a list? We can think of all the places Starfania's father is most likely to check to the least. As we cross them off until we find a place we know for sure he won't check. " Violet suggested, bringing a sliver of hope to the group.

" That's a good start, " Starfania said. " We need to act quickly and find a place where Atlas will be safe. "

They brainstormed and pondered where to conceal Atlas, racking their brain with blank expressions on their faces. Starfania rested her hand under her chin, lost in thought. Aeron and Violet stood nearby, their arms crossed in quiet deliberation. The tension hung in the air until a sudden realization struck her, and she said, " I believe I have an idea. "

All eyes turned to Starfania, their curiosity palpable. Aeron, his brow furrowed slightly, leaned in closer.

" So, what is the ideal hiding place? " he said, his voice tinged with intrigue. Starfania hesitated for a moment, searching for the right words. Finally, she composed herself and said, " The elusive location is right before us, yet there may be a minor obstacle to accessing it. "