As we walked hand in hand back to our castle, the night air was cool against my skin, a gentle breeze carrying the faint scent of flowers from the nearby gardens. Zephara's presence beside me filled me with a sense of warmth and contentment, and I couldn't help but steal glances at her every now and then, admiring the way the moonlight played on her features, illuminating her with a soft, ethereal glow.
As we approached the grand doors of our castle, Zephara turned to me, her eyes soft with affection. "Leora, thank you for tonight," she said, her voice filled with sincerity. "It means the world to me to have you by my side."
I smiled, squeezing her hand gently. "And it means just as much to me, Zephara," I replied, my heart swelling with love for her. "I wouldn't want to be anywhere else."