Chapter 252: Interruption of peace
Thorne POV
For a brief, fleeting second, the world seems to slow.
Noelle moves like he belongs to something beyond us—something ancient and divine. In his wake, vines curl up the stone walls, tiny blossoms unfolding as if drawn by his very presence.
The soft glow of the sunlight catches in the strands of his raven-black hair, making it shimmer with hints of deep blue. His green eyes, vibrant and full of life, flick toward me, twinkling in the daylight.
I swear, he looks like a fairy who stepped right out of Elaris’ own garden.
The jewel on his collar catches the light, a soft glimmer that dances over his skin. The very same collar I placed around his neck, a declaration to the world that he belongs to me and I to him. He lifts a delicate brow at my staring, his lips quirking slightly in amusement before he turns away once more.
Gods, I wish I could freeze this moment.
Just hold it, as it is—perfect and untouchable.
The way his figure moves so effortlessly, the way his very existence seems to bring life to everything around him, the way the wind plays with his hair like it’s reaching for something sacred.
Noelle pauses mid-step, sensing something in the air. His fingers skim one of the vines, coaxing the flower to bloom fully beneath his touch. His expression softens for just a moment before he speaks without looking back.
"Are you going to keep staring, or are you going to walk with me?"