DAHLIA: “Very well, King Helion! I will come with you. Please release Lady Livia,” I uttered bitterly. I took one last look at Tristan. His eyes still held the same cold stare earlier. He wasn’t fazed at all… I walked towards Livia, who was still struggling to keep herself on her feet. Our eyes brushed on each other. Suddenly, her gaze widened. “No! No, don’t, Dah -” I put my arms around her still imprisoned arms immediately. “Shh, it’s alright,” I whispered. “No need to tell everyone…” I knew she recognized me. I can see it in her eyes, and that’s what hurt me the most… Perhaps this spell given by Samalah has an actual curse on it – that the very person I would’ve wanted to recognize me won’t be able to do it no matter how many times I try... We’ll, even if he would recognize me, it’s too late for that now. I steeped closer to King Helion’s side. “Good thinking, child,” he said. He turned to one of his
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