Ariana, left alone in the moonlit garden, couldn't shake the sweet confusion that danced in her heart. What was this feeling that stirred within her? Love, a term so elusive, seemed to wrap itself around her like the gentle embrace of a night breeze.
When Lucian returned, she couldn't help but express her adorable perplexity. "Love?" she questioned, her eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and innocence. "What does that even mean?"
Lucian, ever the flirtatious wordsmith, leaned in with a smirk. "Love, my dear dragon, is like a dance. A rhythmic harmony that weaves hearts together, leaving you breathless and wanting more."
"What makes you think I'm in love?" Ariana countered, her gaze challenging.
Lucian, undeterred, inched closer, their proximity crackling with an intoxicating tension. "The way your heart races when I'm near, the way your eyes light up - it's like a symphony, and my dear, you are the composer of this enchanting melody."
As he leaned in further, his breath caressing her ear, he whispered, "It's true." The sensation sent shivers down Ariana's spine, and her powers, ever responsive to her emotions, began to stir once more.
A full-blown panic attack erupted in the garden as her powers spiraled out of control. Cherry blossoms whirled around like ethereal dancers, caught in the tempest of her emotions. Lucian, recognizing the storm within her, stepped in to help, guiding her through the chaos until she floated back to the ground, exhausted.
As Ariana drifted into a troubled sleep, she pleaded, "Don't go." Lucian, enchanted by her vulnerability, stayed by her side, acting as though he left. In the hush of the night, he marveled at the girl who slept peacefully, unaware of his lingering presence.
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Eclipsed Destiny
FantasyIn the mystical realm of "Eclipsed Destiny," a young woman named Ariana stumbles upon an otherworldly cherry garden, unaware of the dormant dragon shifter powers coursing through her veins. Little does she know that her fate is intertwined with Luci...
