"Thank you, Agatha," I say, my heart swelling with gratitude as I take my first bite. The flavors burst in my mouth, a comforting reminder of home.

"Tell me, what brings you to this part of the woods?" Agatha asks, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

I take a deep breath, glancing at Jason and Eden before beginning. "We've just come from the Fae realm. We were searching for a way back to our world after being pulled through a magical rift."

Agatha's expression shifts from curiosity to concern. ...