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His eyebrows shot up in surprise, taking in our ragged state. “By the stars! What in the universe happened to you two?”
I was about to speak, but Lorik beat me to it. “It’s a long story, one best told inside.”
Ruara nodded, leading us through lavish halls adorned with exotic art from across the galaxy.
Every surface seemed to gleam, reflecting the soft glow of chandeliers.
It felt surreal, like stepping into another world.
The plush carpet beneath my feet felt soft, almost cloud-like, when I recalled the rugged forest floor we’d been treading on.
As we settled into a luxurious sitting area, Ruara handed us glasses of a sparkling amber liquid.
I took a tentative sip, its sweet and tangy flavor dancing on my tongue, invigorating my tired body.
“Well,” Ruara said, leaning back into his ornate chair, “you have to tell meeverything.”
We recounted our tale, from the eerie fog to the monstrous creatures and the shocking betrayals.
With each revelation, Ruara’s eyes widened, a mix of concern and disbelief.
When we finished, he was silent for a moment, processing everything.
Then he turned to Lorik, his gaze piercing. “PrinceRurdrax,” he began, emphasizing the title, “you know this could mean war, right?”
The name ‘Rurdrax’ echoed loudly in the room, and my heart missed a beat.
I turned to Lorik, my eyes wide, searching his for confirmation.
Rurdrax?
But his name was Lorik.
The only person I had heard of with the name Rurdrax was…
The blood fell from my face.
The realization hit me like a tidal wave.
Could it be that the Chi I had fallen for, the Chi I had lost my heart to… was none other than the Crown Prince of the Chi Empire?
Lorik didn’t seem to notice Ruara had used his real name, and the conversation continued without me.
I was in a daze, from the shock, from exhaustion, from everything.
Finally, Ruara cleared his throat. “I’m grateful you won’t take action against Enchor’s Heart. We can’t be held accountable for the actions of a few criminals.”
He set aside his glass. “Now, you must be exhausted. Please let me show you to your rooms.”
The weightof the revelation still hung heavily in the air as I followed him through a maze of opulent halls and chambers.
The regal architecture, the beautiful artwork that lined the walls, everything screamed high class.
Rurdrax reached out to take my hand but I pulled backfrom him.
Confused, he frowned at me, but didn’t appear to realize what the issue was.
As we made our way through the mansion, a tantalizing aroma wafted through the air — a mix of exotic flowers and scented oils.
