The forest was alive with the whispers of leaves and the rustling of small creatures as Lucia walked through the moonlit paths. Her heart felt heavy with the weight of Prince Luke's unexpected proposal. She had come to the human camp with a mission, not anticipating the tangled web of emotions and decisions she would soon face. As she moved deeper into the forest, she tried to clear her mind and focus on her objectives.
Back at the camp, the night had been restless for Lucia. Prince Luke's proposal had caught her off guard. Despite her guilt for manipulating his feelings, she knew she had to remain calm and continue her mission without upsetting him. The prince had genuine feelings for her, or at least for the persona she had crafted, and his explanation about royal marriage customs had s
