HIS LOVE, MY GUIDE.

Chapter: 36

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VALE:

As I stepped into the embrace of the Spirit River, a shiver of recognition coursed through me. The air shimmered with a luminescent haze, and the water flowed like silver threads under the soft glow of the celestial light. It was a sight that always brought me solace, yet today, my heart felt heavy. The river whispered secrets of the cosmos, but all I could hear was the fading warmth from my earthly visit.

The scent of wild jasmine mingled with the cool breeze, a comforting reminder of the world I had just left—a world where my mate, awaited me. I inhaled deeply, hoping to capture the essence of that fleeting time, but the memories were bittersweet, tangled with longing. As I waded deeper into the water, the gentle current lapped against my legs, but it did little to soothe the ache within.

Arion stood at the river's edge, a silhouette against the glowing waters, his presence both commanding and comforting. His long hair floated like strands of twilig