After having a short talk with aunt Artemis, who seemed way too pleased whenever she looked at Rio, and had the happiest smile he had seen for years now, they reluctantly parted ways.
Becca said her goodbyes before following her mother and departing for the Royal castle. While Rio, Amelia and the rest of the entourage left for Damascus.
By the time they reached Damascus, it was already near midnight, the lively city was covered in a shadow of silence under the twinkling stars in the sky, as people just slept peacefully in their homes.
Some songs and chatter could still be heard from the open pubs, bars and other places, but it all passed and ended the closer they got to their home.
"Home sweet home." Amelia said excitedly, leaning over the railing of the ship and looking at the familiar walls and the gardens of their estate. "I can't say how much I missed it."
