Chapter 681: Home Again

Home. Wilding Springs had never looked so amazing. Early daylight embraced me as I stepped out of the veil and into the dawn-lit kitchen. It only took a second for Shenka to come running, Sassafras bounding at her side, his furry body leaping into my arms as she hugged him between us.

A cup of coffee at the table later and the pair were sitting back with headshakes and snarky comments about troublemakers.

It was actually kind of funny.

"Who knew Sydlynn Hayle aspired to be Creator." Sass swiped his tongue over one paw before rubbing his nose, amber eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Oh dear," Shenka said, clasping her hands in front of her chest. "I forgot we have greatness among us." She slid to one knee at my side, looking up at me with fake adoration while trying to keep a straight face.

I was surrounded by smarty-pants.

I swatted at her, giggling while Sassafras laughed.

"Pick on me all you want," I said. "But it was pretty cool."

Shenka relented, taking her seat to squeeze my