Chapter 73
In the days that followed, Euphoria remained remarkably composed, acting as though the world hadn't shifted beneath her feet. She understood that panic was a luxury she couldn't afford; her priority was to stay healthy and ensure the safe arrival of her lion cubs. Only then could she begin the journey to find her missing little snakes.
As her pregnancy advanced, her appetite surged. Curiously, while her belly and chest grew rounder, the rest of her frame remained as slender as ever. Luce, having recovered his strength after two days of rest, was less inclined to retreat into his usual deep slumbers. He spent nearly every waking moment by her side and had even managed to bring back her old backpack, containing her clothes and her trusty dagger.
