The final chapter of their journey was marked by peace. Not the kind that comes from avoiding conflict, but the kind that is earned through endurance, sacrifice, and love. Santiago, Amara, Israel, and Luna—now with the opportunity to start fresh—looked to the future with hope.
Santiago knew he had a long way to go, but for the first time in years, he felt something he hadn't felt in a long time: peace. The battle was over, and now it was time to move forward.
As the sun set over their new home in Rome, Santiago stood by the window, watching his family. In that moment, everything felt right. They were no longer running, no longer hiding. They were free.
And that, Santiago thought, was the greatest victory of all.