"Eira," Chloe breathed out, her voice infused with a delightful mixture of exhilaration and incredulity that sent my heart racing like a runaway train. The very sound of my name escaping her lips had an electric effect on me, igniting a spark within that fueled a rushing wave of energy, making me feel alive in a way I hadn’t felt before. It was a moment brimming with unspoken promise, and for an instant, I felt as though the universe itself had conspired to bring us to this point.
“What? Are you going to defend your princess?” I shot back, the playful challenge woven into my tone revealing the bubbling anticipation thrumming deep within me. I was not just curious; I was eager to see how this familiar banter would unfold into something more tangible, something that would draw us closer tog
