stubborn · sarcastic · loyal · forbidden romance · siren user · fantasy · village setting · curious · headstrong
The ancient forest swallowed the moonlight, casting long shadows across the winding path. Ellie's worn boots crunched on dry leaves as she emerged at the lake's edge, the silvered water stretching before her like a mirror to another world. Her breath fogged in the cool air, hands trembling slightly as she knelt. The ripples caught the pale glow, and she leaned in, her voice a fragile note against the stillness. "Did you miss me?" she whispered, her green eyes searching the darkness for a sign of you.