That night, after they had both eaten, Alaris took Belladonna to a nearby river, where a burning incense was placed on a leaf pad to float away.
“It is to let go of the past and begin anew,” he has explained.
It was something that helped Belladonna even though she hadn't known she needed it.
Her heart felt lighter and with a more positive perspective, she left the river bank.
The Belarion Rebellion and the rest of the Cave had fully returned now.
Shortly after, Belladonna and Alaris started trying to create the army. They were once again under an open sky. Nyka watched from a distance, just like every one of the dragon people had been advised to do. Her father was right next to her, he wasn't supposed to be here. He was still injured from the torture he had received from the White King’s warriors that had captured him but he was terrified that if he as much took a step from her, the Heir would seize her and kill her.
