As they walked, Sharky glanced at Sana. "Your mother… She's the Queen?"
Sana nodded with a soft smile. "Yes. Queen Zainab—our mother. She's ruled the Elven Kingdom for over 2,000 years. She's protected us from threats that even the forest itself fears."
"Two thousand… years?" Sharky nearly stumbled.
Even Sophia stopped in her tracks. "Wait, what? How old are you then?"
Sana tilted her head with a playful smile. "I'm only 120 years old."
"What?!" Sophia yelped, staring at Sana like she'd grown a second head. Sharky, equally stunned, began eyeing her from head to toe.
"Why are you two looking at me like that?" Sana asked, blushing under their intense gazes.
"Because… back in our world, humans grow old by your age—and many don't even live that long," Sharky explained. "You still look like you're in your twenties. What's your secret?"
"What?!" Sana and Afreen exchanged wide-eyed looks. "You humans… live such short lives?"
