If you like music while you're reading, try "Into the Sea (It's Gonna Be Ok)" by Tasha Layton. It's the PERFECT soundtrack to the rest of the chapters here! (Thank you, reader Raichyl / PBMamaRae for the suggestion!)
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RETH
Reth opened his eyes to find the beautiful, clear blue sky arching high overhead, fluffy clouds chasing each other in a light breeze that also rustled leaves in nearby trees.
He blinked.
One deep breath revealed that he was not in WildWood. This place was beautiful and the air crisply clean, but the scents were wrong. Though he recognized certain trees and flowers, there was… more. Something that made him smile.
