55. Phase V: Revelation

Reyna

The atmosphere is absolutely electric, with the smell of rich earth and warm bonfires filling the air and adding to the overall experience. We’re in the grand hall of the Four Elemental Alphas’ stronghold, saying our final goodbyes as we get ready to depart for our island.

Alphas Boreas, Zephyrus, Terra, and my uncle, Konrad, stand in a semicircle, their faces a mix of relief and contentment. Rune, Malachi, Cassian, and I exchange firm handshakes and heartfelt hugs with them.

“You always have a place here,” Alpha Boreas says, his voice as steady as the frozen mountains he reigns over.

“And you, in our kingdom,” Malachi responds and I watch as he and Alpha Boreas exchange a look of agreement, as if they knew something we didn’t.

Alpha Terra, smothered in the aroma of fresh greenery, takes Rune’s hand and shakes it fiercely. “May your roots find fertile ground, wherever you go!” he says and I see the amusement in Malachi’s eyes at this exchange.

I walk toward Uncle Konrad to emb