“I can only be the villain for you. Never to you” “I don't care…because I would do the same” Althea said with a slight smirk on her lips. *** All her life, Althea wanted a simple life. She had the love of her life and she would have his kids. But everything changed when he broke her heart. The King of Elodonia is now looking for a mate. One to be his queen and wife. Althea prays she would not be chosen but unfortunately fate wasn't on her side. But who said the king was looking for a queen? No, he was looking for his next plaything and he may have found his victim in the heart of a young woman. Life wasn't a bed of roses, so don't expect fluffiness in the castle.
"We strangely get along when you aren't answering me with one word or keeping silent," Althea said, her tone teasing as she looked at Darian. They had finished their meal, and she felt content and relaxed in his company.
Darian chuckled, the moonlight casting a soft glow on his face. "I guess it takes a special kind of magic to bring out my chatty side."
Althea smirked. "Or maybe it's just me. I have a way with words, you know."
He turned to her, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. "That you do."
She couldn't help but be drawn into his warm gaze, feeling her heart race a little. "So, your royal majesty, what's the plan for tonight?"
Darian's chuckle was warm as he gently held her hand and guided her toward a winding staircase that led to a high window. "Tonight, my plan is simple. We're going stargazing."
Althea's eyes widened. "Stargazing? How are we going to do that?"