Chapter 1709

Rose was last. She stepped close to Jude, brushing his cheek with her lips. "Let's teach them how to love."

Alara reached for the altar, placing a single glowing seed into Jude's hand. "This is the heart of the island. Carry it with care."

The crystal walls of the chamber began to open, revealing a new path - a bridge of light arching across a chasm of stars. Beyond it lay the world: vast, dark, waiting.

Jude turned back to his wives.

"We walk together?"

Lucy answered first. "Always."

They stepped forward as one.

Naked.

Glowing.

Infinite.

And the island, awake and aware, sang them on their way.