Seeing all of her old home for the first time in forever, made her feel things that in some ways she didn't want to feel again. Memories of those she had met, of those she had spent her time with, all came flooding back to her at Mach speed. Amrei smiled at Kaphiri, glad that he was here to witness all of this. Truth be told, the desert princess wasn't sure she could have handled all of this on her own. Then again, maybe it was better if she had been alone. Then she wouldn't have to eventually tell him about the man she used to love. Tell him about the child she had with a man that would remain unknown to her. But it was too late.

Amrei had climbed up the trails that led up to the canyon walls. It's dark tunnels welcomed her in with reaching arms, beckoning her to confront the memories that kept her awake at night. The only things that kept her grounded at this point, were the sounds of Kaphiri's voice and the rushing water down below from the river that cut through the gorge. That's when the cave entrance came into view. The one that she guided him into so long ago. Kaphiri, over here.

Amrei called to him, slowing down as she walked inside its cool depths. Yes, this was the place. Barely a stone out of place and the stench of clay and sandstone in the air. There is something that I need to tell you. And it might be hard to hear. Amrei turned to face the man that was shooting for her heart. The man that kept her grounded and facing her fears through her time in this world. And just hoped that he wouldn't leave her after all the truth she was about to lay bared to him.