-Laelia-
I could see that the kids were very familiar with the city. They navigated the streets and alleys with ease, never pausing to check their direction. It was clear they knew the area like the back of their hands, and it was almost difficult to keep up. Fortunately, they each held one of my hands, pulling me along with them.
“Where are we going?” I inquired again.
I had hoped they would lead me to the palace, but the streets and buildings continued to look as grim and uninviting as before. I hoped they weren’t small thieves leading me into a trap.
Eventually, the children stopped and released my hands. We were now in front of a large wooden building with no door and no glass in the windows. It looked rather forlorn, and words were carved into the wood above the entrance:
Home f
