After a blissful week in Tarynthia, Nicole and Jasper returned to the Snow Kingdom, the cold air of their homeland a sharp contrast to the warmth of the island kingdom. Their time in Tarynthia had been filled with joy and peace, but now, as they stepped back into the familiarity of their room, the weight of reality settled in.
Nicole barely had time to remove her cloak before a wave of nausea hit her. She rushed to the bathroom, her stomach churning violently. Jasper, quick to act, was immediately by her side, rubbing her back with soothing strokes. His concern was silent but palpable as he knelt beside her, waiting for her to catch her breath.
After a few moments, Nicole sat back, breathing heavily but relieved that the sickness had passed for now. "I'm sorry," she whispered weakly.
