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Dear Nana, I hope you will get this letter as an update. So far the repairs with the haven are ongoing, and there are many to be completed. Yet I can’t tell how much this means to you, and for me to think a lot about my daughter, your granddaughter, and the others in Hope Valley. In doing so, with the rest of the quiet place back on course, I only fear that I won’t be the same as when I return to my home. But in all hope that I will be refreshed by a warm welcome back. So, I am thankful that you offered me this project.
With loads of love, Sephtis Thornton
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It was now another sunrise in Hope Valley, and people are in the routine of the daily. But to the dismay of the children, they have missed Sephtis after New Year’s. He explained that he was the one to do an important job for his Grandmother, and he left for the next morning and walked down the main road, having Lucas Bouchard to only observe him away.
‘When will you come back?’ Opal asks. ‘As I hope it will be soon. But Mrs Thatcher will be with you all in the meantime. If that’s alright with you?’ Sephtis stood up and kindly said to his sister. ‘I don’t mind at all, I’d be happy to.’ And with that, everyone said their goodbyes and left, leaving him and Lucas privately.
‘I assume that this won’t be an easy task?’ Lucas questioned. Sephtis sighed and shook his head at the same time, yet he thought that he wouldn’t have to agree with the project he was given. But looking back, he felt like he needed to give Lucas a “goodbye” gift. ‘I only think that if you need something to be reminded…’ He held Lucas’ hands when looking back cautiously, walking backwards for the only moment. ‘Is what you think of me.’ And ended it with a deepened kiss, having Lucas return the favor.
They then parted with only their foreheads touching. ‘Just be careful. You might be a Werewolf, but you are also human to me. So be careful.’ Having Sephtis to chuckle softly. ‘I will keep that in mind, because I love you.’ Having the last moments of seconds of the blissful kisses.
And until noon, Sephtis was now walking out of the Main Street and disappeared into the Craft World.
Though the memory was still fresh to Lucas’ mind, he remembered the bold moment that gave him the blushing smile. Yet he needed to continue the day. But to enjoy his morning tea and sunrise minutes on the roofed balcony.
In Emma’s Bakery, she was just finishing up her last pastries and put them on display, then sighed in a happy expression. “I think I need a Power Nap.” And as she was in her wolf form to rest, Rosemary elegantly entered. “Well good morning sleepy wolf!” Rosemary sang.
Emma returned back to her human form and greeted the cheerful woman. “Good morning to you too, Rosemary.” But to Rosemary’s worried face, Emma explained the situation. “Oh, Florence wanted to fill in to care for Little Jane. So don’t fret about it.” Emma says calmly. Rosemary then was relieved to hear.
But the jingle of the bell surprised the women, seeing that Gustave had arrived. “Bonjour Gustave, are you here for the cake?” Emma hurriedly grabbed the gorgeous cake. “That would be right, Madam.” She then gave the cake to Gustave and wrote it on the Tab. Even so Rosemary was still surprised to see this go well. “Passe une bonne journée.” Gustave bids farewell, having Rosemary open the door for him. “Tout comme toi aussi.” Emma replies farewell.
Rosemary then closed the door and scurried to her. “Not every day that happens.” Both women giggled. “Nope, not once. But sometimes we could use a bit of a jumpstart.”
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Lucas then made his way outside, just to kickstart his day. Breathing in the air and exhaling the pressure, and ready for anything. But when he was about to enter inside, he only grasped a view of a purple swirled glass; more like a Portal of another world. But Gustave had seen the disappearance of Lucas Bouchard. He put the cake down and hurried to the Judges Office.
He knocked and a voice said to ‘come in’. The chef entered to see Daniel and Bill going over something, but due to interruption, they had seen the shaky man. “Gustave, what happened?” Bill started. “It’s Lucas…” Both looked at each other in confusion, having Daniel to question more. “What happened to him, slowly…” The chef breathed and told. “He was taken. Lucas was taken.”
What a way to start off the day…