#CHAPTER 21: A New Beginning

FELIX Mila stared at me, slight panic in her eyes. I could practically see the wheels in her head turning as she processed everything I’d said. I knew I had put her on the spot. A part of me selfishly hoped that maybe a public declaration of love was exactly what was needed to convince her to be with me. I watched her ponder my offer, trying to hide my racing heartbeat and the desperation I was sure had entered my eyes. My confession of devotion was both true and false–I was drawn to her, I did care for her, but the curse weighed heavily on me. I knew Mila was my only chance to break the curse. Truthfully, I felt torn between my feelings and my responsibilities. I had a duty to my kingdom, to my family, to stay alive. I also knew Mila would be crushed if she were to learn that I had been lying to her. I still had no idea how to break the news of the curse to her. Exposing the secret of the Dragon Knights to strangers–to anyone not associated or involved in the royal f