The Hearthstone's Secret Wish

Previously

…The doe, her movements growing stronger, turned and looked back at Elara one last time, her luminous gaze holding a profound depth of thanks. Then, with a graceful bound, she disappeared into the awakening woods, a beacon of renewed life disappearing into the returning verdancy. Elara watched her go, a deep sense of peace settling within her. She had faced the darkness, not with weapons or spells of her own, but with the pure, unwavering light of a selfless heart. The hearthstone, nestled back in her pocket, felt warm and content, its secret wish fulfilled. The forest, and by extension, her village, had been given a chance to heal.