In a vast, pure white expanse that feels like heaven, the narrator awakens to a serene, timeless place. Though surrounded by peaceful light and silence, a deep longing and pain remain, especially for someone dear to her. Memories and emotions persist despite the expectation that such ties might fade in this realm. Her thoughts turn to her daughter Snow and the hope that she is safe.
Suddenly, a familiar figure appears—a woman with warm, gentle eyes whom the narrator recognizes as her mother. Overcome with emotion, she runs to embrace her, finding comfort and love in her presence. Her mother reveals that she has watched over her from afar but was not allowed to intervene. She shares a profound secret: the narrator is part Lycan, born from two worlds, which makes her compatible with her mate and destined to lift his curse.
As the mother fades away, she encourages the narrator to open her eyes and see her mate, Abel, who is waiting for her. When the narrator opens her eyes again, she finds Abel beside her, alive and real. Their reunion is filled with tears and relief, as they hold each other tightly, grateful to be together again. Abel reassures her that their daughter Snow is safe, healthy, and thriving.
The chapter closes on a hopeful note, with Abel comforting the narrator and promising that from now on, everything will be okay. Their shared love and reunion mark a new beginning, filled with safety, happiness, and the strength to face whatever comes next.
Chapter 394: We Made It
Was this truly heaven?
The world around me was a boundless expanse of pure white—so brilliant and unblemished that even the faintest shadow seemed impossible. When my eyelids fluttered open, I found myself immersed in a soft, endless glow that had no edges, no sound, no weight. It was as if time itself had melted away.
If this was death, then it was a serene kind of peace.
I attempted to move, but it was like wading through a thick, ethereal mist. Slowly, I turned my head, searching the emptiness for any sign—someone to speak, something to break the silence.
But there was nothing.
“So, this is heaven,” I whispered, my voice barely audible in the stillness. “It’s… so pure.”
A small smile touched my lips. “At least it smells nice,” I added softly, as if that small comfort mattered. “That’s something, I guess.”
Yet beneath the calm, a sudden ache blossomed inside me—a deep, aching longing. I missed him terribly.
Wasn’t this place supposed to wipe away earthly ties? Shouldn’t pain, love, and loss fade into nothingness here?
“Wait,” I murmured aloud, confusion creeping in. “Don’t they erase your memories in heaven?”
If that was true, it wasn’t working for me. Because all I could think about was him.
My heart tightened as I recalled his final words: Keep fighting. I’m here.
And then there was Snow—my little girl. Had she made it? Was she still alive? Was she crying for me?
“Please,” I whispered to the vast whiteness surrounding me, “please let her be okay.”
I didn’t expect a reply. But then, breaking through the endless light, a figure appeared.
A woman stood before me, her long hair cascading gently down her back, the warm chestnut color glowing softly in the light. Her posture was calm and graceful, heartbreakingly familiar.
I froze, my breath catching in my throat. “Mom?” I barely breathed.
Before I could stop myself, my legs began to move—faster and faster—until I was running, my footsteps barely making a sound on the soft ground. “Mom!” I called out again, my voice trembling with hope and disbelief.
She turned to face me.
Her eyes were gentle, the same kind and radiant gaze I remembered from my childhood. Her smile was warm and full of love, untouched by time or sorrow, shining softly as if she belonged to this ethereal place.
Tears blurred my vision as I threw myself into her arms. The warmth of her embrace was immediate and familiar, comforting me like a balm to my soul. My whole body shook as I clung to her, sobbing like a frightened child.
“Mom,” I whispered through my tears. “It’s been so long… I thought—”
“I know,” she said softly, her voice a soothing melody. She pulled back just enough to cup my cheeks, gently wiping away my tears with her thumbs. Her touch was like sunlight warming my skin. “I missed you too, my darling.”
I couldn’t stop crying. “You watched me?”
Her smile faltered slightly, trembling with emotion. “Every day,” she breathed. “I watched you grow. I saw you love. I saw you fall and rise again. I wanted to come down there, to help you, to take away your pain… but I couldn’t. I wasn’t allowed.”
She pressed her forehead against mine, her voice tender. “But I’m so glad—so incredibly glad—that someone went down there to cherish my baby. I’m so glad you found him.”
“But I’m here now,” I whispered, voice trembling. “I made it, Mom. I’m finally here.”
Her smile was bittersweet, eyes shimmering with unshed tears. “Do you think this is where you’ll stay?”
“I don’t have a choice,” I replied quietly.
She nodded, then leaned closer. “But I hope you can see them one more time,” she said softly. “Just one more time. Abel and Snow.”
“You can,” she assured me.
My eyes widened in disbelief. “I can?”
Slowly, she brushed a stray lock of hair from my face. “There’s something you don’t know,” she said gently. “Something you were never told.”
“What do you mean?” I asked, heart pounding.
“Your grandfather,” she revealed, “was a Lycan.”
I froze, the word hanging in the air like a secret I wasn’t prepared for.
“You already understand what that means,” she smiled softly.
I murmured, piecing it together. “I’m part Lycan… but how?”
She took my hands in hers, warmth radiating from her touch. “Because I was the woman,” she explained with tenderness. “I carried the balance. You were our blessing, born from two worlds. And that blessing lives on.”
The tears I’d held back spilled over freely. My shoulders shook as he pulled me closer, wrapping me in his arms. His embrace was everything I had longed for.
I buried my face in his chest and sobbed. “I thought I lost you.”
He pressed his lips to the top of my head. “Never,” he whispered. “You’ll never lose me again.”
When I could finally breathe, I pulled back just enough to look up at him.
“Our Snow?” I asked softly.
“She’s good,” he said, smiling through his tears.
My vision blurred again, but this time the tears were not of sorrow.
“She’s okay,” I said between sobs, needing to hear it again.
“She’s perfect,” he whispered. “Tiny, loud, and stubborn already. You’d be proud of her.”
I leaned forward, resting my forehead against his. “I already am.”
Abel exhaled shakily and kissed my forehead. “It’s okay now,” he murmured. “Everything’s going to be okay from now on.”
He repeated those words over and over, a soothing mantra in the quiet.
“It’s okay,” he whispered again, gently brushing his thumb along my cheek. “You’re safe. She’s safe. We made it, angel.”
In the quiet expanse of the boundless white, the ache of loss and longing softened into a tender reunion that transcended even the limits of life and death. The embrace with her mother offered a balm to the soul, a reminder that love endures beyond pain and separation, weaving through the mysteries of fate and bloodlines. This chapter gently unfolds the profound realization of belonging and destiny, as the protagonist embraces her heritage and the promise of healing that comes with it.
The reunion with Abel, filled with trembling laughter and heartfelt tears, seals the emotional journey with hope and renewal. Their shared relief and the news of their daughter’s well-being bring a quiet reassurance that despite the trials endured, love remains a steadfast refuge. Together, they stand on the threshold of a new beginning, holding onto the promise that whatever comes next, they have made it through the darkest moments—together, safe, and ready to face the future.
The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the fragile reunion between Luna and Abel, exploring the emotional aftermath of their miraculous return. As they cling to each other amidst the lingering uncertainty, readers can anticipate intimate moments filled with vulnerability and hope, yet shadowed by the weight of the past they have endured. The delicate balance between relief and lingering fears will test their bond in ways they have never imagined.
Amidst this tender reunion, hints of Luna’s newfound heritage and the mysterious Lycan blood coursing through her veins suggest that their journey is far from over. Questions about the true nature of her powers, the curse Abel carries, and the destiny that binds them will surface, promising both internal and external conflicts. The next chapter will invite readers to witness how love, legacy, and sacrifice intertwine as Luna and Abel face the challenges ahead, with their daughter Snow’s future hanging in the balance.

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