The final leg
Their journey culminated at an opening among the trees, where a village lay, distinctly removed from any place they had previously encountered.
Entering the clearing, Sarah’s gaze instantly located Lily, her daughter, now matured, and Mark, whose visage bore the marks of time yet radiated tranquility.
Time seemed to stand still in that instant, a pause before the overwhelming surge of feelings and tears, as they hastened to embrace.