The Last Light In Vaelric's Heart The Three Queens Part —3

The garden shimmered under the pale moonlight, petals of white roses glowing like scattered stars across the earth.

Vaelric strolled slowly through the path, his hand gently wrapped around Lysandra’s as they walked.

She laughed at something he said—a sound that always struck him like springtime thunder, sudden and vibrant. He couldn't help but smile as he watched her face tilt to the sky, carefree, the moonlight catching the golden strands of her hair.

Queen Lysandra

You always know exactly what to say to make me laugh 😂 (nudging him playfully)

King Vaelric

Only because I’ve made it my life’s duty to understand every part of you

Queen Lysandra

Even the parts I try to hide?😏

King Vaelric

Especially those.

Queen Lysandra

And what do you see in me, Vaelric?

Queen Lysandra

Why me, when you have two queens already waiting in the palace?

There was no hesitation. He reached up and brushed a loose curl from her cheek

King Vaelric

Because when I’m with you, I forget I’m a prince. I forget duty, politics, the weight of the crown

King Vaelric

You remind me I’m just a man.

Lysandra’s breath caught at his words, and for a long second, they simply stared at each other. Then slowly, carefully, she stepped forward and rested her head against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her, holding her with a tenderness that felt too real, too consuming

Queen Lysandra

I’m afraid (she whispered) Of what this means. Of how far I’ve already fallen

He pressed a kiss to the top of her head

King Vaelric

Then fall a little further with me🥰