When Lyralei announced their mission was complete, Fenix felt a rush of mixed emotions. Sure, they'd conquered the temple trials, but now his thoughts turned to home. To family. To the one person who mattered most.
Abigail. His little sister's bright smile flashed in his mind, along with her small hands clutching his arm as she whispered prayers for his safety. She'd believed in him completely - the way only someone who knew you'd die before letting harm touch them could believe.
Now he stood surrounded by treasures that could topple Province's, and all he could think about was keeping her safe from whatever political mess their family's rise to power might bring.
