In the mystical realm of Elyria, the goddess Aria was revered for her breathtaking beauty and extraordinary abilities. Her raven-black hair cascaded down her back like the night sky, and her piercing emerald eyes shone brighter than the stars.
Aria's impressive physique and unmatched combat prowess made her a formidable warrior. Her people adored her, and her father, the king, cherished her as his most trusted advisor.
One fateful night, under the light of a blood moon, Lord Ravenswood conspired with the dark sorceress, Lyra. Together, they created a cursed artifact, imbuing it with dark magic that would frame Aria for treason and strip her of her powers.
The king, misled by Lyra's shape-shifting, believed Aria guilty of the crime.
Heartbroken and betrayed, Aria was banished from Elyria, forced to leave behind her people, her family, and her home. As she departed, the cursed artifact's dark magic took hold, suppressing her divine powers.
Now, in the mortal realm, Aria wandered, vulnerable and powerless. Her once-regal gown tattered, her beauty muted by the curse. She had to find a way back to Elyria, clear her name, and prove her innocence.
In the bustling city of Ashwood, Aria encountered Damien, a cafe worker with a cold, calculating demeanor. His piercing blue eyes seemed to see right through her, but he agreed to help her uncover the truth behind the cursed artifact.
As they navigated treacherous underworlds and ancient texts, Damien's reserve began to crumble. He found himself captivated by Aria's determination, courage, and hidden strength.
"I never knew beauty could be so devastating," Damien whispered, his cold facade melted away.
Aria smiled, her heart filled with gratitude and love. "You saw beyond the curse, Damien. You saw me."
With her powers restored, Aria reclaimed her rightful place in Elyria. Hand in hand with Damien, now her mortal companion, she ruled with wisdom, justice, and love.
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"You've been there for me through the best and the worst, shared my happiness and my sadness, you're the person I want to argue with and wake up next to every day of my life. I can go on for hours about how much you mean to me and how much I love you, but I always believed that actions speak louder than words, so I'll knee before you and ask; Will you marry me, will you give me a lifetime to show you how much I love you?"
Aria's body was covered in goosebumps, her whole body felt like it had frozen over. She heard every word he uttered like a siren in the night, but her brain wouldn't function.
This wasn't supposed to happen.
"I can't..." She didn't realise that the words were out of her mouth till she saw his face fall and the crowd gasped.
"What do you mean you can't?" Deagan stood up and took a step towards her, but she stepped back before he could touch her.
"I- I just can't, I'm sorry." Tears welled in her eyes and her heart burned with pain, she knew she was hurting him and that made her heart break even more.
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Aria and Deagan face the test of time as two people from opposing social standings trying to navigate a relationship, standing strong when their families try to tear them apart until the secrets they keep from each other are revealed. Will Deagan win back his girl or is his past too heavy a burden to face?
There's a fine line between secrets and lies, until keeping a secret means having to tell a lie...