Ahcehera and Carmela secretly left Ziomera under the cover of night, boarding a private starship that took them far from the planet's watchful eyes.
The Morningstar royal family would soon discover Carmela's departure, but by then, it would already be too late to stop her.
The moment they entered hyperspace, Carmela let out a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. For the first time in her life, she was truly free.
She gazed out of the window, watching the stars streak past like silver rivers in the endless sky.
The vastness of space stretched beyond her view, limitless and untamed. It was breathtaking.
Ahcehera, sitting across from her, sipped from a cup of warm tea. She had remained quiet throughout the journey, allowing Carmela the space to process everything.
Finally, after what felt like hours of silence, Carmela spoke.
"Do you believe in fate?" Her voice was barely above a whisper.