No chains, no saddles—just open sky and grass beneath her feet. With patience and care, she began to heal. Yet one absence remained: her mother. Sanctuary staff soon made a discovery—Mae Yui was alive, still laboring at a nearby camp. Plans were set in motion, and after three years apart, mother and daughter were brought together. As Mae Yui entered the sanctuary, MeBai lifted her head, ears flapping, and let out a low rumble. Her mother answered.

