After the pleasures of the summer pool faded, Saelis slipped away into silence.
She sought peace β a moment alone beneath the trees, at a secluded forest pool wrapped in vines and glowing with fireflies.
But she wasnβt alone.
From the shadows, red glowing eyes watched herβ¦
Studying the curves of the elven princess as she lowered herself into the still water.
She didnβt speak.
But part of her knew.
She was being seen.
And maybe⦠she wanted to be.