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The ground beneath the Drakelet glowed with a magic circle and it disappeared.
Yawn!
Kai stretched, and—
Whoosh!
Moments later.
He stepped into the inn, the scent of cooked stew still lingering faintly in the hallway.
He ordered food for two, took the tray and entered his room.
Elina was curled up on the bed, a light blanket draped over her small frame.
Her soft breathing was in sync with the gentle purring of Vex.
Her eyes were closed, tail flicking lazily as Elina hugged her like a sleeping pillow.
Kai exhaled quietly, a small smile tugging at his lips.
He walked in softly, placing the tray at the table beside the bed.
Vex's ears twitched.
Kai stood beside the bed and gently nudged her.
She stirred, blinking sleepily at him.
"You're back," she mumbled, rubbing her eyes.
"Yeah," he replied.
She glanced at his slightly ruffled look and narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "You fought again, didn't you?"
Kai grinned. "Maybe."
