"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.
It was something that had always haunted him, and now it was threatening to ruin everything he had worked for.He looked at Markus, his eyes filled with fear and uncertainty.As Wyatt and Fiona set off on their journey, it was clear that tension was brewing between them. Fiona's comment about catching up only added to Wyatt's anxiety, and he could feel his stomach churning with worry. But he knew he had to push on, despite his fear and uncertainty.As they rode through the forest, the silence was thick and uncomfortable. Wyatt could sense Fiona's eyes on him, and he could tell that she was still skeptical of him. He tried to ignore it, focusing instead on the road ahead. But the tension in the air was undeniable.Wyatt shut his eyes, trying to block out the sight of the endless sky and the sound of Scales' weary moans. He couldn't help but feel guilty for the burden he was putting on the dragon, but he was even more afraid of the consequences of revealing his secret. So he tried to pu
Wyatt sighed and took a deep breath. "It's...complicated," he said.Wyatt hesitated, his heart racing. He didn't know what to say, what to do. How could he explain the unexplainable? How could he make her understand?He took a deep breath and looked her in the eyes. "I'm...I'm not the person you knew," he said, his voice barely audible. "I'm someone else now. I'm not the same."Dahlia's eyes were full of doubt and confusion. "I don't believe you," she said, her voice trembling. "You can't be someone else."In an instant, Wyatt's appearance changed. His clothing was gone, replaced by ragged robes. His skin was pale, his hair matted and unkempt. His eyes were dark and sunken, and his face was gaunt and haggard.Dahlia gasped, taking a step back in shock. "What...what happened to you?" she whispered, her voice full of fear and disbelief.Wyatt looked down at himself, then back at Dahlia. "This is who I am now," he said, his voice hollow and empty.Dahlia's expression was one of frustrati
Markus worked hard to solve the riddle, but Wyatt couldn't help but feel anxious. He knew that the kingdom's future depended on the outcome, and he couldn't bear to watch Markus struggle. So he left the castle and sought solace by the lake.There, he found Dahlia, and the two of them sat by the water's edge, their thoughts lost in the moonlit reflection."What are you doing here?"She asked, her eyes flashing with curiosity."I can hang around here if I want to," he replied, his voice brimming with confidence.She smirked, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "But what would the kingdom think if they see a troll and a sprite together?."Wyatt said. "They would think the troll has lost his way." He meant practically and he had no idea what she meant because everyone virtually knew that he was the prince in disguise.Dahlia stood up growing to full size to face him. "You've never lost your way, Turnstone. You're just avoiding it."Wyatt knew what Dahlia meant - that even though he was techni
Fiona looked at him, her expression unreadable. She knew that this was a pivotal moment, and her next words would determine the fate of the kingdom. "You need to own up to your mistakes," she said, her voice firm but compassionate. "You need to tell the truth, and make things right with the people you've hurt. Only then can you truly be forgiven."Wyatt nodded, his eyes filled with shame and regret."I know you made mistakes," Markus said, placing a hand on Wyatt's shoulder. "But what matters is what you do next. You've shown that you're willing to come clean and take responsibility for your actions. And that's more than a lot of people can say. I can't promise that everything will be easy from here on out, but I can promise that you won't be alone. We'll face the challenges ahead together."Wyatt felt a weight lift from his shoulders, and he breathed a sigh of relief. For the first time, he felt like he truly belonged."Greetings, your majesty," Wyatt said, his voice full of sincerit