Mr. Blackwood watched as Markus mounted a pegasi and took off into the night. He knew exactly where he was headed, and a dark smile spread across his face. "Perfect," he whispered, rubbing his hands together. "He's left the kingdom. Now we can finally put our plan into action."A malicious glint flashed in his eyes as he began to make his move. He had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and he wasn't about to let it slip through his fingers....Mrs. Blackwood opened the bag expecting to find Celeste's newly bought clothes and jewelry, but instead found her old clothes. She was confused, but decided to keep looking.Meanwhile, Celeste was bathing and enjoying the hot water. Mrs. Blackwood was not pleased."Celeste, where are your new clothes?" Mrs. Blackwood asked, her voice tight with annoyance.Celeste looked up from her bath, confused. "What do you mean? I only brought the clothes that I packed."Mrs. Blackwood huffed. "You must have forgotten your new clothes at home. I'
The God King's voice boomed through the courtyard, startling the birds from the trees. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, his eyes fixed on Markus. "Why have you brought this man here?"The guards shifted uneasily, glancing at each other before one of them stepped forward to speak. "Your Majesty, this man was found lurking near the palace grounds. We do not know his intentions, but thought it best to bring him before you."Markus' mind raced as he remembered the battle that had taken place not so long ago. The God King had spared his life, but the memory of their fight was still fresh in his mind. He knew that he was on thin ice, and that any wrong move could spell disaster.Fiona's eyes were fixed on him, burning with hatred and resentment. She had once held him in such high regard, but now he was nothing more than a hated rival in her eyes. The tension in the air was thick, threatening to burst at any moment.With a flash of light, Fiona shrank down from her giant godly form
As Mrs. Blackwood sobbed in her chambers, Mr. Blackwood tried to console her. "It's not as bad as you think," he said. "The dinner was a bit awkward, but that's to be expected. The king was actually quite taken with Celeste."Mrs. Blackwood sniffled and wiped her eyes. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I thought it was a disaster.""Celeste is a smart and capable woman," Mr. Blackwood said. "She can handle this." He tried to sound confident, but he knew it was a difficult situation....The next day, as Celeste and Leo sat down to dinner, the in-laws were determined to make sure nothing would ruin the meal. They had locked all the animals in the stables, and the servants had been instructed to keep a close eye on them. The in-laws sat at the table, smugly content that this time, things would go smoothly.But as they looked over at Celeste and Leo, they saw something they hadn't anticipated. The king was actually smiling and laughing with Celeste. He was making jokes and telling stories, and
As Fiona soared through the sky on the Pegasus, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy. She had long been enamored with Markus , and she had hoped that one day he would see her for the goddess she was. But now, he was spending all his time with that pesky mortal, Celeste.She wondered what he saw in her. Was it her intelligence? Her wit? Or was it simply the fact that she was different from all the other goddesses he had met?As Markus and Fiona flew through the sky, Fiona was unimpressed by the view below them. She had seen many kingdoms in her time, and Leonidas's kingdom was nothing special to her. She was more interested in the drama that was unfolding, and she couldn't wait to see the look on Celeste's face when she and Markus arrived. She wondered if Celeste would be angry, sad, or simply resigned to her fate. Whatever the case, Fiona knew that it would be a moment to savor. As the goddess of chaos, Fiona was indeed a powerful and irresistible force. She could have anyone s
"I will accept you as my husband," she said, her words clipped and sharp."But we have not gone through the proper courtship yet. We must follow the proper steps." Leo's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "You would accept me as your husband?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly. "But..."Celeste felt a twinge of jealousy as she watched Fiona and Leo getting closer. She knew that Fiona was moving on with Leo just to show her up, to prove that she was better than her in every way. And the worst part was, Celeste knew that it was true. Fiona was a literal goddess, and Celeste was just a lowly mortal. No matter what she did, she would never be able to compete with someone like Fiona.Celeste had never felt so alone. Despite being in a relationship with Markus, she felt a distance between them that she couldn't seem to close. He was blooming with powers, growing stronger and more confident every day, while she felt her own vitality slipping away. It was as if they were on different paths, m
Fiona was stunned by his words. She realized that she had been selfish, and that her actions had hurt both Leo and Celeste.The sound of the door slamming echoed through the house. It was followed by the sound of footsteps, fading into the distance.Fiona stood alone, her heart pounding. She couldn't believe what had just happened. She had said something she didn't mean, and now she had lost the person she loved most. How could she have been so stupid?She knew she had to apologize, but it wouldn't be easy. She had to swallow her pride and admit that she was wrong. But would it be enough to win back Leo's trust?...Fiona looked at Celeste, her eyes full of remorse. "I'm so sorry for what I said," she said. "I know that you have a big heart, and that's what drew Markus to you. I was just jealous, and I said things I didn't mean. Please forgive me."Celeste was taken aback by Fiona's apology. She had never seen this side of her before. After a moment's hesitation, she hugged Fiona."Of
He was afraid of what the future held, but he knew he had to be strong and face it head on. He may have been brave, but now he needed to find true courage.As he sent the note to the Drakonian kingdom, he tried to prepare himself for whatever was to come.As Scales stretched her wings, Markus couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and awe. She was such a majestic and powerful creature, and she would be his companion and ally on this journey.When Fiona arrived, Markus could tell that she was a force to be reckoned with. Her words were sharp and her demeanor was intense, but he couldn't help but wonder about her true feelings for Leo. She seemed to hold him in contempt, but there was also a hint of something deeper.Her sudden appearance made Markus wonder about her true intentions."Leo is busy caring for the animals," Fiona explained, a hint of annoyance in her voice. "He's been holed up in his study, researching some obscure text on animal husbandry. He says it's important, but I t
"Enough of this nonsense," Fiona snapped, her patience wearing thin. "Tell me the truth. Are you really a troll?"Wyatt's hands trembled, and he took a deep breath. "Yes," he whispered, his voice quivering. "I'm a troll."As the group gathered around the campfire, a tense silence hung in the air. Fiona couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about Wyatt, but she decided to let it go for now. She figured that whatever his secret was, it would come out eventually. For now, they all needed to rest and recover from the long journey.As Wyatt stood by the lake, fishing rod in hand, his thoughts turned to his friends back at the camp. He knew that they were counting on him to catch some fish for dinner, and he wanted to do his best for them.As he cast his line, he couldn't help but reminisce about his first fishing trip with Markus. It had been such a simple, but meaningful, experience. They had laughed and joked, enjoying each other's company and the beauty of nature around them.