51 Waves on a River (1/3)

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Elara's quaint cottage by the Silverwind River, she felt a serenity wave over her. The river's gentle flow mirrored the peace within her, a stark contrast to the whirlwind of emotions and discoveries that had filled her days.

Amidst the tranquility, thoughts of visiting the Whispering Woods fluttered through her mind, longing to seek answers about her grandmother, Isolde, from the elusive Princess who dwelled within. Isolde's last piece of art, a mysteriously captivating painting, seemed to hold secrets just beyond Elara's grasp. Yet, those thoughts were for another time. Tonight was about Aiden, and she was determined not to let sleep steal away their precious moments together as it had before.