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I sighed, running a hand through my tousled hair. “I was in shock, disbelief. You were in front of me, but not as I had envisioned. You were a healer, forced into a role you didn’t choose, and I was a prisoner. It wasn’t the romantic meeting I had always dreamt of. But now,” I said, looking deep into her eyes, “now that I’ve come to know you, felt your touch, shared my darkest secrets, I can’t deny the truth any longer.”
Ellie looked at me, a myriad of emotions dancing in her eyes — confusion, disbelief, but also a hint of curiosity. “Ceara,” she whispered, leaning closer, “if I am truly your fated mate, what does that mean for us?”
I cupped her face, feeling the soft warmth of her skin against my palm.
The world around us seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of us in a cocoon of shared destiny.
“It means,” I whispered, my lips inches from hers, “that we are bound together by the universe. Our souls are intertwined, and no matter the challenges we face, we will always find our way back to each other.”
She closed her eyes, tears glistening on her lashes. “Ceara,” she murmured, her voice thick with emotion, “I don’t know what the future holds, but I’m willing to discover it with you.”
And with that, our lips met in a kiss filled with promise, sealing our intertwined destinies.
* * *
The metallic echo of the guard’s boots resonated through the cold steel floors of the cell.
With every step, my heart raced a little faster, the beating a testament to the swirl of emotions within me.
And while I dreaded the guards’ arrival, this time, I welcomed them with a strange sense of relief.
I hoped they had come for me, not Ellie.
She sat beside me, our fingers entwined, her touch warm and reassuring.
The soft hum of the air circulators and the low buzz of the fluorescent lights created a soothing background to the tension-filled moment.
The scent of her hair, a fragrant mix of blossoms and fresh rain, tickled my nose and provided comfort amidst the chaos.
She looked up at me, those deep blue eyes searching mine, seeking reassurance, a promise that this wouldn’t be the last time we saw each other.
I gave her hand a gentle squeeze, conveying the multitude of emotions that words couldn’t capture.
Our breaths synchronized, hers tasting faintly of the berries we had shared just a few moments earlier.
The cell doors slid open with a soft hiss, revealing two towering guards, their armor glinting in the dim light, their faces obscured by visors.
I could sense their eagerness, a palpable energy that buzzed in the air.
The chill from the corridor outside swept in, making me shiver.
“Ceara,” the taller guard barked, his voice echoing in the cell. “You’re coming with us.”
I nodded, standing up slowly, taking a moment to steady myself.
A whiff of engine oil and stale sweat emanated from the guards, a smell I had grown accustomed to over the long months of my imprisonment.
It was a stark reminder of the reality I was trapped in.
Turning to Ellie, I took a moment to drink in her appearance, to etch this memory onto my soul.
The soft glow of the cell lights illuminated her face, highlighting her delicate features and the fierce determination in her gaze.
“We’ll see each other again,” I whispered, my voice thick with emotion. “This isn’t goodbye.”
She gave me a brave smile, her lips trembling ever so slightly. “I… know,” she murmured, her voice choked with tears.
She had more to say but the sight of the guards made her hold it back.
