Naomi, exhausted and covered in soot, managed a weary smile as she clutched Elijah close. The realization of what she had done settled over her, not as a heroic act, but as a testament to love and courage. In the eyes of the crowd, she was a hero. But to Naomi, she had simply followed her heart, rescuing a child she loved as her own. It was an ending no one had anticipated, but one that reminded them all of the boundless bravery that can emerge from the most unexpected places.