Chapter 130: Homecoming in Paris

The familiar hum of Earth's atmosphere vibrated through Amelia's bones as the Voryn shuttle descended towards the bustling cityscape of Paris. A wave of emotions washed over her – relief at returning home, a pang of loneliness for the alien world she'd left behind, and a burning curiosity for what the future held. "Earth looks so different from up here," Nara, the Voryn ambassador, observed, her tone neutral but eyes reflecting curiosity. "Yes, it does," Amelia replied, her gaze fixed on the Eiffel Tower, which stood proudly amidst the Parisian skyline. "It's good to be home." Six months had passed since the Proxima Centauri b summit. News of the averted war and the newly forged alliance had sent shockwaves through the world. Amelia, hailed as a hero, had been bombarded with media requests and government briefings. Yet, a part of her yearned for the quiet camaraderie she'd shared with Kael and the thrill of navigating intergalactic diplomacy. The shuttle touched down on a rooft