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There were no words, no greetings.
Hell, if I did stop, I wasn’t sure what I would say.
And there was so much to be said.
Just a charged moment of electric intensity that seemed to stretch infinitely, yet was over in the blink of an eye.
As I continued walking, pulling myself back to the reality of the prison’s corridors, I replayed that fleeting encounter.
His eyes had held a mixture of surprise, longing, and something else I couldn’t quite place.
A haunting familiarity?
A shared secret from eons past?
But more than that, there was an undeniable pull.
I felt it deep in my core, a gravitational force that wanted to draw me back to him, to explore the connection that was sparked by that brief exchange.
Shaking my head, I tried to dismiss the overwhelming emotions.
After all, I was a Prize, Claimed by one of the most formidable Champions in the galaxy.
My path was set, and getting distracted wasn’t an option.
Besides, the mysterious world of Kuana, with its meditative circles and transformative sessions, was worlds apart from the life of prestige and luxury that awaited Prizes.
Yet, as I walked, I couldn’t help but reflect on my sudden transformation.
The very act of altering my appearance to appeal to the Norixian Champion had been an act of desperation, of survival.
But at what cost?
Was the price of safety and comfort the loss of one’s true self?
The glimpse of Kuana had brought these questions to the forefront.
Rounding another corner, Gnarlak came to a stop outside a nondescript cell door.
The icy chill in his bioluminescent gaze reminded me of my status and place.
Yet, even as I approached him, my thoughts kept drifting back to Kuana.
It wasn’t just his striking appearance or the mysterious aura that surrounded him.
It was the promise of depth, of understanding, and of a connection that transcended the present circumstances.
A connection that held the promise of stories untold, of shared journeys, and of destinies intertwined.
By the time I reached the Norixian’s side, my heart was racing.
He seemed to sense my distraction, his gaze assessing as he tried to decipher the reason behind my sudden change in demeanor.
I gave him a faint smile, doing my best to mask the whirlwind of emotions raging inside me.
But internally, the realization was clear.
The brief encounter with Kuana had left an indelible mark, revealing cracks in the façade I had so carefully constructed.
