Chapter 28 A Twisted Night

• For the first time since Cord and Amanda arrived in Wellington, their stay had finally felt like a vacation. Spending time together never had been great. Four nights had passed since Cord’s return of sight and so far, they hadn’t faced any problems or consequences with it. No Matteo to be cautious about. No unknown enemy to think of.
• They took this opportunity to travel around New Zealand, commuting through trains and buses, and even rented a car to fulfill Amanda’s wish to drive through the hills and countryside. By nightfall, they would either rent a hotel room or camp outside the field under the moon’s mystical light and the wondrous sea of stars.
• Cord took this chance to get to know Amanda’s home country better. The last time he visited here was to sate his hunger only. Now, he wanted to see what the land offered. He found the mountains of Auckland rich and teeming with vegetation and wildlife pretty much like Belgium. Some parts were secluded and only reachable by helicopter, some were within a network of cities. The former had him considering putting up a second home for Amanda. Maybe give it to her as a gift. Maybe even set-up a family of their own—that was if his curse would be lifted. Though he knew it was an impossible wish, it was at least worth hoping for.