Chapter 1677

Jude walked toward them, Kael and Lucy at his sides. "They'll need guidance."

"They'll need you," Rose said, stepping forward and placing her palm over his heart. "You're still the seed."

He looked past her, to the boats now resting in the surf, empty. "More will come."

"They already are," Stella said, nodding toward the horizon.

Another sail had appeared.

Then two more.

Then five.

The sea shimmered with ships.

Jude turned slowly.

And smiled.