My Dairy

Previously

…Elara watched him go, a shiver running down her spine. She knew he spoke the truth. But for now, the Sunstone was safe. She looked down at the stone, its gentle warmth a promise of what was to come. Lyra nudged her hand, a silent gesture of support. Elara smiled, a genuine, hopeful smile. The journey was far from over, but she had faced her rival, and she had stood her ground. She had taken the first step, not just in claiming the Sunstone, but in claiming her own destiny. The weight of her locket felt a little lighter, a little more like a symbol of hope than of loss.