Chapter 40

Helena chuckled playfully. "We made love all night. It was amazing," she confessed, her expression revealing the happiness and passion she felt.

"Wow, finally!" Lucia clapped excitedly and then eagerly asked for details. Helena shared the details, laughing with her friend and reliving the night she spent with Bruno.

After hearing everything, Lucia leaned forward with a more serious look. "And the prophecy? What did Bruno say about that?"

Helena sighed and reflected for a moment. "Bruno said he doesn't care about the prophecy anymore. He just wants to be with me."

Lucia smiled satisfactorily and placed her hand on Helena's. "I'm so happy for you, friend."

Helena returned the smile. "I'm happy too, Lucia."

Then Lucia raised an important question. "And what about your future together? How will you make it work, living in such distant cities?"

Helena looked thoughtfully at her pasta dish. "We haven't had a chance to discuss plans yet. I don't ha