EPILOGUE ── oracle

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The hardest part for Catherina was bidding farewell to her son, who had found solace and contentment in La Push, with his partner Seth, where his soul aligned in tranquility

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The hardest part for Catherina was bidding farewell to her son, who had found solace and contentment in La Push, with his partner Seth, where his soul aligned in tranquility.

Although the mother acknowledged the inevitability of the situation, she had resisted accepting it, hoping to maintain the status quo. Nevertheless, in the end, she begrudgingly came to terms with the reality that her son's choices were out of her control.

Garrett had suggested that they didn't have to leave, but Catherina declined his gracious offer. Like him, she too was a wanderer, compelled to seek new experiences and adventures beyond the familiar.

Staying put in a single location was never something Catherina longed for. Although it was a concept that many might find appealing, she yearned for something different, an unquenchable thirst for exploration and novelty.

In addition, Catherina and Garrett shared a common goal: to find Charlotte. Their journey together was not merely about finding contentment, but also about discovering Charlotte, a shared mission that kept them moving and motivated.

Carlisle had shared that Lottie had not sustained any harm from the bullet wounds, but had been found to be ill. Garrett's heart had nearly shattered at the news, but it was to Carlisle's credit that he had comforted his friend, and explained that he had turned Lottie, with her consent, of course.

Carlisle's words had stung, as he admitted he had no knowledge of Lottie's current whereabouts or if she were still alive. Though he refrained from uttering the last part aloud, Garrett could sense the implication behind the words. He thanked Carlisle for what he had managed to do, though a nagging worry remained.

"Whenever you require my assistance, don't hesitate to reach out," Garrett expressed his gratitude, then stepped back discreetly, giving the siblings a moment to bid their farewells.

As the two blonde siblings observed Garrett step away, they exchanged a meaningful glance, each filled with distinct compassion for their own reasons.

Carlisle regarded Garrett as a trusted friend, someone he would be perpetually thankful for, and a person he knew could safeguard and cherish his beloved younger sister.

Catherina experienced a sense of joy that had eluded her for countless centuries, though the exact nature of their relationship still had a way to go. Nevertheless, in their brief time together, they had discovered a perfect harmony, an understanding that only kindred spirits could embrace.

With an endless expanse of time before them, they understood that there was no need to hurriedly forge a bond. This allowed them the freedom to savor every moment, to indulge in the slow and deliberate formation of their connection.

Carlisle expressed his thoughts as he held a hand to his chin, a hint of surprise in his voice. "You know, I never imagined Garrett as the kind of man for you," he confessed. He acknowledged the apparent incongruity of an adventurous soul like Garrett settling down, but his trust in his friend prevailed, convincing him that there was no threat.

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