The night had proven to be surprisingly tranquil for Adela. As she lay down to rest, an unusual sense of lightness filled her, a direct consequence of her encounter with Andreas and the reassurance she had received from Noctavian about Larissa's well-being.
It wouldn't be much longer now.
Her heart ached as her family prepared to depart for Destan the following day, but she was also relieved to know they would be away from the Archduchy for a while.
With the Crown Prince's resolute quest to uncover the hidden mines, she clung to the hope that she could finally purge her Archduchy of the malevolent force responsible for the mutated animals. Once this task was accomplished, she looked forward to welcoming her family back to Lanark with open arms. It was this hope that allowed her to peacefully drift into slumber that night.
