HEIRS OF THE HIDDEN FLAME

THE HUNT FOR NATHAN

Gwen wanted to argue, to beg him to reconsider, but she could see the determination in his eyes. He had made up his mind, and nothing she could say would change that.

With a heavy heart, she nodded, her eyes filled with tears. She refused to let fall.

"Okay, Nathan," she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. "But promise me one thing. Promise me you'll be careful and that you'll come back to me when it's safe."

Nathan reached out and took her hand in his, his touch a silent vow that echoed the words he could not speak.

"I promise," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "I'll come back to you, Gwen. I swear it."

And as the plane continued its journey, carrying them towards an uncertain future, Nathan and Gwen clung to each other, their hearts filled with hope for the day when they would be reunited once more.

***

The city lights of Belloberg twinkled like distant stars as Gwen and Nathan stepped off the private jet, their breath visible in the crisp night air. The weight of