...time to head back

Adolph stood in the palace training ground, the brisk morning air brushing against his skin as he focused on his target. With each arrow he released, he channeled his energy and concentration, the thwack of the arrow hitting the target filling the air. He repeated the process again and again, finding a sort of solace in the rhythmic repetition.

As the arrows found their mark, his thoughts began to wander, drifting to a matter that weighed heavily on his heart — his own health and the secret he carried. The truth he held close like a hidden burden, the one he debated sharing with Scarlett, his beloved Luna. Their bond had grown stronger with each passing day, their connection deepening beyond what he had ever imagined.

Yet, the secret gnawed at him, like a persistent shadow that refused to be ignored. Adolph knew that hiding such a crucial aspect of his life from Scarlett wasn't fair to either of them. But the thought of revealing his strange illness to her was equally daunting. What i