Suddenly, the distant rumble of another ship landing in the palace backyard echoed through the quiet, and within minutes, the door to their room crashed open. Mia burst in, her eyes red and swollen from crying. The moment she saw Lucy comforting Ada, her face softened into a smile, tears welling up once more.
Without a word, Mia crossed the room and climbed into bed with them, wrapping her arms around both Lucy and Ada. Ada turned and buried her face in Mia's chest, sobbing once again, her voice trembling as she repeated, "I was so worried about you both... I was so scared I'd lose you both."
Mia kissed the top of Ada's head, her hand gently rubbing her back, as she whispered soothing words. "We're here. We're safe, Ada. You're safe."
Lucy, her arms still holding them both, nodded through her own tears. "We're here, Ada. We're not going anywhere."
