Noctisardor Bypass lost in the labyrinth

it came back to her; heda closed her eyes and allowed the memory to wash over her as druid spoke. in the excitement that ensued next, she felt her heart give a true and golden leap, and held her sister more tightly. "you should. i think bracelet would like that. and i would too."
heda was afraid to hope, and after allowing herself that little warmth, she became a pragmatic survivalist once more, turning thoughtfully toward the entrance to the bypass.
"i have to — i have to go back to the sea, once we're settled. just me. i have to look for my sons, and for ana. i — i need as many of them as i can find." but her voice was weak, wavering as she said it; pregnant and alone, how could she go? they'd not come with her. malakai had refused.
a shaking breath rose in her throat. "maybe — i hate to wait till spring, but —" and now hadn't she just dashed the moment? "i just — i want them to be with the rest of our family."