Chapter 96

Regardless of how much we wanted to continue until morning, exhaustion would come eventually. When I awoke, I could see her writing, a soft blush on her cheeks. I didn’t see what it was and she quickly put it away as soon as she realized I had woken up.

“Here. You’ve already given me a lifetime of memories.” She picked up a scabbard shimmered with hints of orange and yellow and handed me a blade. It was light, far lighter than Caen’s blade, and much sharper.

A beautiful handguard fit snugly against my grip, evoking the soft waves of the sea. The handle didn’t allow for more than a single hand, but the blade didn’t need it. Quick slashes and swipes made up for the heavier blows.

“I’m giving this to you. You’re not just Charlotte, nor a knight.” I was halfway done with sheathing the sword before she leaned in for one last kiss on my cheek.

“If I die, then you’ll be the protector of the truth of this world, and the protector of the next generation of royal dragons. Okay?”