BEASTLY ALLURE

●Unrequited.

Picture this:

Authority radiating like a boss,

An aura that screams majesty,

A stoic face that could rival statues, and a walk so majestic it deserves its own red carpet.

Now, throw in a TikTok music banger, and suddenly, this situation becomes pure perfection.

Here I am, lounging comfortably on his shoulder as he walks into the crowd. But it's not just a casual stroll; it's a phenomenon.

People aren't giving way; they're practically parting like the Red Sea. It's an unspoken rule: when Winston walks, you step aside.

With each confident step he takes,I shamelessly admit that my self-respect and feminism were packing their bags, ready to be submissive to him!

No one, I mean no one, dared to cast even a passing glance my way. Those who did swiftly changed their minds the moment they locked eyes with Winston – practically sprinting away in fear.

As much as I want to revel in this VIP moment, my eyes wander to the ape castle. It's massive. I tilt my head, trying to catch a glimpse of its peak. Forget fairy tales; this castle is more primitive chic – wonderfully enchanting.

Well, well, the ape baldie's got some taste!

Inside the castle, a grand stage steals the show, complete with a lone chair at its epicenter. Wolf soldiers playing the intimidating bouncers.

My eyes are on a mission,practically giving every face in the crowd and every nook of the castle an inspection worthy of Sherlock Holmes.

Now, let's talk architecture – this castle is like a mixtape of large stones and clay! The pillars holding the roof?

Absolutely massive, I swear they could moonlight as skyscrapers.
it's more of a primitive wonder.

But wait ,The novel claims the entire beast city was wiped out in a volcanic eruption and earthquake.

So why, oh why, these collosal pillars decide to somehow played it cool, deciding not to rain on Ape king's head or his so-called mate.

Imagine the serenity if gravity had its way!

I can almost hear the people sighing in relief at the missed opportunity for some unexpected peace and quiet!

Oh yeah ,the mermaid girl, his mate, must be swimming around this castle somewhere!

Now, my mind's on a sneaky mission to catch a glimpse of her royal mermaid-ness.

"Lia, don't go there!"

"No, no, it's cool, you can totally handle it," says the overconfident part of my brain.

It's like having tiny wrestlers on my shoulders, one cheering for caution and the other waving a mini flag saying “ Go for it”

Hold the mermaid drama, Winston puts on the brakes, and I turn to my man.

His eyes are on full scan mode, checking out the crowd. I slyly whisper in his ear,"Lots of people. By the way, where's the king?"

Without breaking his crowd-scanning stride, he casually replies, "Talking to other kings." Now, he locks eyes with me, adding, "Lia,I'm here with you. No need to be scared.”

He's got a point. The idea of the entire beast city gathering in one spot has my anxiety prepping for 69 missed calls.

I nodded, slid my arms around his neck, pulled myself closer, and gave his stoic face a little cheek smooch.