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Chapter 17

{ Sora's POV }

As I looked at myself in the mirror I placed my hands on my hips, frowning.

I sighed and smoothed my hands over my chest and frowned again. I was having one of those days again- where I felt like I looked bad in everything. I then huffed and walked downstairs, a scowl on my face. I looked at Asra.

" Does this look okay? " I put my hands on my hips and shifted my weight to my left leg, sighing. Asra smiled at me and kissed my lips softly.

' One of those days, hm? '

" Unfortunately so. "

I stretched and Asra took my hand, spinning me around. ' You look beautiful. '

I smiled softly. " That's what I needed to hear. "

Asra and I pulled away from each other and I walked back upstairs, putting on some simple heels and walking back downstairs, rubbing my thighs as I looked around, thinking to myself. Then, I walked over to the bookshelf and held my hand out, summoning the duster and some other cleaning supplies. As I cleaned, I hummed to myself. I felt Asra's watchful eye as I carefully cleaned the jars, I heard the bell and looked over, smiling, then my smile faded.

" ..Welcome. "

I stood up straight and turned to the costumer. It was that girl who had flirted with Asra about a year ago. I placed my hands on my hips and watched as the girl made her way to Asra. I then sighed and continued cleaning and walked back upstairs to do my hair. As I did my hair I heard the girl laugh and I sighed slowly.

" Calm down, Sora. "

I finished doing my hair and walked back downstairs and continued to clean in silence. I glanced at Asra and saw he was looking at me, slightly uncomfortable as the girl talked to her. I flared my wings and walked over, heels clicking lightly against the wooden floor. I placed my hand on the counter and leaned forward.

" How can we help you? "

I heard Asra sigh in relief and him place a hand on my back. I locked my gaze with the girl, placing my free hand on my face. When she didn't respond I stood up straight, raising a brow slightly.

{ Asra's POV }

I caught a glimpse of Sora's ring finger and smiled slightly. It wasn't a dream. I had to keep on reminding myself that. As Sora looked at the girl I stepped back and let her take care of the situation.

" Dear, I asked a question. "

' I- sorry. Sorry, miss. I was.. just.. '

Sora sighed and rolled her shoulders and crossed her arms under her chest, shrugging her shoulders. I felt myself blush and looked away.

" I'm trying to assist you. What do you need? "

' The queen needs you. Nadia does. '

Sora raised a brow slightly and nodded.

" Thank you. "

Sora watched the girl in a panic and raised a brow.

" Odd. "

' You looked pretty intimidating, dear. '

When Sora turned to me I smiled when she huffed, her curly hair bouncing with her movements. She ran her fingers through her hair as she grabbed a cloak and pulled it on. I followed her out the door and when she started walking I let myself linger back as I watched her. I smiled as she put her hands behind her head, her wings flicking slightly. I caught up with her and we walked to the palace.

{ Sora's POV }

As soon as Asra and I walked in the palace gates, I was swooped up into a hug by Julian.

' Congrats, you two! '

I laughed as Julian put me down and we celebrated our engagement together.

After the party, Asra and I decided to walk around the town together. Asra slipped his hand in mine as we talked with each other. When we parted to look at other shops, I bumped into someone. I quickly apologized and stepped back.

' 'Sokay. '

We started small talk and I found out his name is Neo. I smiled and we walked around the store as we shopped.

{ Neo's POV }

When she bumped into me I was startled, of course. But when I turned I was met with the most beautiful young woman ever. Her eyes gleamed curiously, her elven ears poking out from her curled lavender hair. Her wings. As we talked, I noticed her voice was smooth and sounded like a lullaby.
I saw her fidget with a ring on her finger and raised a brow slightly and asked her about it. She gave no response.
Odd.

{ Sora's POV }

When Neo asked me about my engagement ring I fell silent- I wasn't comfortable admitting Asra and I were engaged.
As we talked, I caught Asra's eye and I turned to Neo.

" My friend is waiting for me, here, you can meet me at this shop. It's quiet hard to miss. I'll see you around. "

I walked off swiftly and allowed Asra to put an arm around me and we talked and shopped together, sharing laughs.
With hearts full of joy and our hands filled with bags, we made our way to the shop.