No Happiness Guaranteed

Previously

…“I’ll have you,” she said, her voice clear and strong. “And I’ll have home.” As they turned, the compass still held between them, Elias felt a profound sense of peace settle over him. The needle, now held steady by two hands, seemed to glow with a soft, warm light, pointing not to a destination, but to the shared path ahead. The adventure was far from over, but now, Elias knew, he was no longer adrift. He was on his way.