Chapter 81: Her Dream
Lilia’s eyes widened slightly as the clouds rumbled, and the rain began to fall. She was in silent disbelief, watching as the wind swept through the field, making everything look even more breathtaking. The cool breeze sent a shiver down her spine, but she didn’t move.
Droplets of rain trickled down her skin, sliding over her cheeks and sinking into her clothes. Yet, she remained still, mesmerized by the scene before her. The scent of damp earth mixed with the fragrance of the flowers, and for a moment, the world felt different—like something out of a dream.
She gasped softly, her eyes glistening as she took in the sight of the field. Then, as if a switch had been flipped, a single golden light emerged from the center of the black flowers. One by one, each flower followed, their hearts glowing with the same golden hue.
Her breath caught as she turned toward Zethan in astonishment.
"Look!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with wonder.
Zethan’s eyes remained fixed on the flowers, his expression calm but intrigued. He finally spoke, his voice carrying the weight of quiet knowledge.
"The Ireses," he said. "When they come into contact with water... they glow. But when it’s rain, they glow even more."
Lilia’s lips parted slightly, her curiosity deepening. The sight before her was unlike anything she had ever seen.
She bent down, her fingers brushing over the delicate petals of the glowing flowers again. The way they illuminated beneath her touch sent a thrill through her, as if she were unlocking a secret hidden in nature itself.
Zethan watched her silently, unable to shake the feeling that these flowers resembled Lilia’s hair—black, silky, and wavy, flowing like an endless stream of a dark sea. The golden glow at their center was like the subtle warmth in her golden-brown eyes, something he had noticed more than once.
Finally, she looked up at him and spoke, her voice soft yet filled with conviction.