"It seems this is it, please have a safe trip, Rowena," Raphael said. "I wish you all the best."
"And the same to you," Rowena replied with a sweet smile.
She then looked over at Prince Jadeith who already opened a portal, it revealed a canopy of thick lush trees along with beautiful fireflies that lit up the place.
Her uncle waited patiently for her, Rowena took a step forward, hesitated, and then turned around to say one last thing—but Raphael was already gone.
He simply vanished into the night.
Rowena's eyes widened momentarily and an ache formed in her heart. Tears sprang up in the corner of her eyes.
"Rowena?" Prince Jadeith called out to her.
"Coming." Rowena brushed away the tears and then quickly walked after her uncle. The two of them stepped into a portal and arrived in the elven realm.
