BALCK— I wouldn't forgive myself if something happened to you either, Yan! — I hold your hand, bite my lip, and courage comes. — I think that... that... that I like you!— What are you saying to me? he asks, and I can feel his voice breaking as he speaks.— I'm not saying, I'm stating, I like you, it's not as a friend. But if you want to get away from me because of that, I'll understand!My heart beats desperately when his hands touch my face lightly, caressing it gently. He brings his face close to mine, I see my reflection in his eyes, and this closeness makes me very nervous. I bite my lip hoping to feel his touching mine, and to my delight, his lips brush mine lightly. I close my eyes and intensify our kiss, my lips suck his, I feel his tongue invading my mouth.Tasting his lips for the first time is the best feeling in the world, the way he tastes mine is even better. His arms wrap around my neck, I thread my fingers through his hair, and his tongue teases inside my mouth. Somet

NOAH— That barrier Killian created to protect the territory? — he asks and I nod my head in confirmation. — How did it happen? Did Killian show up?— No, I was the one who got it...— What? How did you get? Was it the ring?— No, I used the sword! — Hearing my answer, he looks more astonished than before.— Tell that story, because when I left here I don't remember any of that, so...— Actually, it was after you arrived from Yan's house...— Like? Explain this to me!FLASHBACK ON Lying in bed I remember everything we went through that night, how much I risked myself for Dagma's sake. I know it was crazy, but it was what my heart was telling me to do at that moment. I feel an uneasiness in my chest, in my mind, as if something is calling me. I get up, look to my side, Andrew is sleeping peacefully, in front of me I see Dagma standing, leaning against the corner of the wall. I walk towards her which reflects the shine of her diamond, something that catches my attention. I approach, my

NOAH— Then why would Direl be holding Killian captive?” Could he be planning something against the King? — I ask, Duric and Andrew stare at me, their gazes at me seem thoughtful.— It's a great question, and I think we should better think of it as something that could happen, or has already happened! — Duric exclaims.— You know, I once heard some stories about Direl back at the palace...— What did you hear? — I ask. — What did he do?— That he was Killian's apprentice, and became corrupted because he wanted to use magic for his own good…— That's true! — Duric confirms. — Direl became corrupted and Moriam threw him out of the palace at Killian's request, and after Alexander was crowned, he became the King's Wizard and advisor.— I didn't know that part of the story, but thinking about what I questioned, what could be his motive for rebelling against Alexander?— Very easy, if Direl got tired of being Killian's apprentice, wouldn't she get tired of being my father's doormat?"— It m

BALCKI was very afraid of losing Yan, he and Noah are the most important people in my life, thinking about the possibility of not seeing them anymore makes me extremely sad, because I know what it's like to lose the people we love overnight . When I lost my parents, and it was just me and Noah, I became even more attached to him, even though I knew he wasn't my blood brother, and that she was the heir to the throne, so my worries increased even more, mainly because mine before we ran away, made me promise that I wouldn't tell her anything, because everything would be found out in time.I look at Yan lying in bed, sleeping after such traumatic days for him, and for me too, it's a huge relief to see him well, despite everything. I lightly run my hand over his head, move closer and kiss his forehead. Someone knocks on the door taking me away from my moments of affection for my beloved. I open it and meet my sister's concerned gaze. I let him in, close the door, then sit down at the tabl

NOAHKnowing that soldiers are scouring our territory is not new news, but them trying to intercept ours makes me turn on the alert, what do they want anyway? I always thought they wanted to find out our location to arrest Duric, but after recent events, including the dreams I've had, I'm starting to think that's not just what they want, there's something more. And something else, would be me.While I was in the palace I met Direl a few times, but whenever I saw him, even from afar, I had a strong impression that he knew my identity. Since Dagma came back into my hands, they must have guessed that whoever took the sword did it with the intention of taking it back to its owner, and that the sword has been releasing a lot of energy, and a mage of Direl's level, is sensitive to any magical energy, and he must know that the sword was awakened, and that it was not just anyone who awakened it. He knows he was the true heir, he may not know it's me, but he's sure of my existence, and that I