Chapter 103

REESE

The moon goddess had shown mercy—my wife and kids were alive. I'm still breathing, still kicking. I couldn’t express the relief that surged through me. It was as if the weight of the world had finally shifted off my shoulders. For a moment, I feared I’d lose them to the chaos that had unfolded on the battlefield. But here they were, safe. Whole.

The kids seemed confused, though, like they couldn’t fully recall what had happened in the last twenty-four hours. I was thankful for that.

In fact, it was better if they didn't recall all the horrific things that had happened in the last twenty-four hours. They were kids, after all, and they deserve to live a normal, happy life like other kids, too.

Valeria, ever practical, decided we all needed to eat. Our bodies had been pushed to the brink, and the kids had burned through their powers. Their small, fragile frames were desperate for sustenance. Thankfully, the private resort we rented had an endless food supply, which now seemed like