Chapter 405 : 405: Letting Go

Sterl pondered for a moment, then stopped in his tracks. With a slight gesture of his finger, what had appeared to be a wall before him instantly transformed into a door.
He pulled open the grand door and stepped inside.
"Master!"
It was Sonis, her face lit up with surprise and joy.
She rushed toward him, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.
Sterl, feeling unusually gentle today, lifted her into his arms and gently stroked her hair.
"You've worked hard. Thank...