"We found about five of them within the city," Riftan commented. His brow furrowed, he pried open the creature's mouth with his sheath and examined its sharp teeth. "This one spoke our tongue."
"It's the truth," he replied, teasingly brushing her lips. "Your eyes as you gazed up at the sky — they were dazzling, sparkling like silver. It all felt like an illusion."
The memory of his desperate pursuit of her three years ago flooded back to him, the anguish and profound sense of loss still palpable. Riftan had to pause for a moment, his lungs threatening to burst from the strain.
does anyone know why I can't see the new chap? This happened to me after purchasing priv. I already experienced this twice. Do I have to pay $20 for 1 chap only? Why can't I see the preview of the new chap??
Her nose prickled, and she stopped as tears spilled down her cheeks. Clutching his clothes, she hung her head and said, "I-I wanted to change for your sake. I managed to do that b-because of you. I have always hated myself… but thanks to you cherishing the likes of me… I've finally come to like myself. I-It is because of you that I—"
Ruth's jaw dropped in shock. "Disturbing?!" he cried. "How could you say such a thing? Everything I did has been to help you. My lady, you are shockingly unobservant. You did not even notice your significantly reduced workload. That is a serious problem!"