Stone Circle From Bali to Cali, far beneath the Coral Sea

It sounded like things were going well, though the mention of dealing with difficult things every day caused Atreus’s brow to furrow. What did she mean? Did it have anything to do with him? Surely not, after all this time. But could he ask her for details or would that be overstepping?

Her comment brought his racing thoughts to a halt. Atreus didn’t understand what she meant for a beat, then he realized his scent would’ve changed a lot since their last meeting. His lips parted as he thought of everything that had happened to him since then.

Mereo doesn’t exist anymore. But don’t worry—not that you would worry—um, but I’m living with Amalia in Brecheliant now. Do you know of it? Have I ever mentioned her? She’s basically a sister to me, Atreus felt it was important to add, blinking before blurting, What do you mean by ‘hard things’?