The next day, as planned, Leia made her way to Velmora City.
"Turn right and stop at the first house you see," Leia instructed the driver, her voice brimming with anticipation. Her eyes lit up as familiar streets came into view, streets she once walked every day.
Within moments, the car came to a stop in front of her old house. Without waiting for assistance, Leia quickly stepped out from the backseat and hurried toward the gate.
Lucien paid the taxi driver, while Kieran and Ronan retrieved the two trolley bags from the trunk. With a nod, the driver closed the trunk and drove off.
Leia stood before the gate, her gaze lingering on the lock. "The day I was kidnapped… I lost the keys too," she said softly, looking at Lucien.
Lucien moved forward and grasped the lock, inspecting it when Ronan stepped up, holding a heavy stone. "Get back. I'll break it," he said.
