With a thump, Lincoln dropped to his knees and began thanking Felix, tears in his eyes. Every motion came from the heart.

"Get up, come on," Felix said, helping him back to his feet. "We met because of fate. Besides, if you hadn't led me out of that forest, I'd probably be dead by now."

As Lincoln was lifted up, Mateo was already getting excited. "Hurry! Help me outside. I want to see what it looks like out there!"

Out on the village path, two older women were walking side by side, gossiping