my way home

Previously

…Behind them, the grinding of stone signaled Silas’s arrival. Alex turned, their heart a mixture of apprehension and a newfound strength. They had found the treasure, and in doing so, they had found something more: a connection to their past, a knowledge of their heritage, and the quiet confidence that they could face whatever came next. The adventure was far from over, but for now, in this hidden cave, surrounded by the whispers of their ancestors, Alex felt a profound sense of peace.