The moment the tenth day in the Snow Lion Tribe came to an end, Aurora finally prepared to leave.
Kellen had originally intended to leave with her, but she repeatedly insisted that he stay behind.
"Your tribe needs you," she told him. "You have only just started the livestock farm. Stay for another week or two. By the time I need you in the Tiger Tribe, everything here will be stable."
Kellen resisted for nearly an entire day before finally surrendering. He promised to join her as soon as he had finished helping Kaelor organize the next stage of the tribe's development.
That meant Aurora would travel with only Elixir and Zale, while Reis and Asher were going to join them in the Tiger Tribe within the next few days.
Aurora turned toward the distant mountains one final time before beginning the journey south. She had no idea when she would see the Snow Lion Tribe again, but she knew she would return someday.
