C79 THE CONCLUSION

The conclusion

3 weeks later,

Alex emerged from the forest, his eyes fixed on the Phoenix wing pack. As he approached, the pack members turned, their jaws dropping in shock.

Mikhail stumbled forward, his eyes round in disbelief.

“Alex?” he whispered with a trembling voice. “Is - is that you?”

“Dad?” Alex squinted his eyes.

“It's me, son.” Mikhail approached his son with open arms