Chapter 28. The Royal Reunion

He bit his lower lips and pulled her to himself again for a long hug. They stayed that way, silent and enjoying each other’s embrace.

“I am glad that you’re with us now, Mia, and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but we have to leave,” Edward spoke up from behind.

They broke the hug and Xavier dipped his hand into his pocket and pulled out her wedding bracelet, and he slipped it onto her wrist. As soon as she wore it, she felt a surge of energy and her bones and legs received strength. She dragged a deep breath and stared at him. This was what she needed to run, and he just gave it to her. He smiled at her and took her hand.

Edward, instead of Ace, led them through and they raced to the shore. There, they met Joi and Ivan, waiting for them. They had gone exactly where Edward had told them to go and now waited for them.

Joi saw Mia and a delightful smile spread over his face at the sight of her. His smile resembled one who had found a long-lost companion. “