~Just A Beautiful Normal Day~

EIRA

The sun was warm, but not too hot, when we arrived at the beach. The sand was soft under my feet, and the sound of the waves rolling in felt almost… normal.

After weeks of tension, of preparing for attacks that hadn’t come, I allowed myself to breathe and enjoy life with my family when Elrich suggested that we take a family trip.

“Mom! Look!” Aiden shouted, already running ahead with Lyra at his side. They chased each other near the water’s ...