Chapter 45: Lost and Found

(Ominous Point of View)

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows that stretched across the castle grounds. Caspian and Dakari, full of energy and curiosity, had grown bored of playing among the flowers in the garden. Their laughter filled the air as they darted past vibrant blooms, their small feet kicking up the soft earth beneath them.

"Let's see what's over there!" Caspian suggested, his eyes bright with excitement. He pointed toward the dense trees that lined the far end of the garden.

Dakari hesitated for a moment, glancing back toward the benches where their mothers sat talking. "Are you sure? What if we get lost?"

Caspian grinned, a mischievous twinkle in his eye. "We won't go far, just a little peek."