Chapter 16

In the days that followed, Sylvie and Lance visited Reldor's ancient landmarks, including the Sacred Arena, the Celestial Cathedral, and Angelfall Castle. At night, they made their way through Reldor's streets, swept along with the crowd under the dark sky. The moonlight bathed their faces, casting a gentle, intimate glow in the cool air. Lance's hand rested on top of Sylvie's, and their breaths grew closer. "Did you know?" he asked, his deep blue eyes seeming even more mysterious in the dim light. "What?" Sylvie felt her cheeks warm and forced herself to look away. "Right here, at Angelfall Castle, the runaway princess and the struggling reporter went through exile and escape before finally realizing they were in love and sealing it with a timeless kiss." Lance's breath grew closer, warming Sylvie's skin. He gently cupped her chin and turned her face toward his, applying just enough pressure to make her meet his gaze. "What about you?" Sylvie's eyes locked with Lance's, filled