Chapter 25

"You've been awfully quiet since you woke up", Emily said, joining her in collecting wood. Amelia didn't respond, lost in her thoughts. Emily continued, her worry deepening, "Are you still thinking about what the woman said?" Amelia let out a heavy sigh. "How am I supposed to save a dying realm, Em? How is my child the key to restoring the balance? I'm just an ordinary wolf." Emily took the firewood from her hands and offered a reassuring smile. "I wouldn't be here if I thought you were ordinary, Amelia. Anyone who looks into your eyes can see it." Amelia's brow furrowed with confusion. "See what?" "The fire that burns deep within you, Amelia", Cassandra said as she joined the conversation. Cassandra then took the remaining firewood from her, and a mischievous glint danced in her eyes. "I know what you need." Amelia's curiosity piqued. "What?" "A change of clothes," Cassandra declared, looking Amelia up and down. "Oh, come on. That dress looks like you've had it for over ten ye