Love Warning

Their lips collided, locking into one another in an instant, igniting a fierce electric energy that coursed through their veins. It was unexpected, sudden, and took them both by surprise. She never imagined that she would be kissing her enemy, especially not in a place like this. Her heart was racing, and her mind was in turmoil as the realization hit her. How could she be kissing the Crown Prince? He was the one she was supposed to hate, the one who stood in the way of her goals.

She broke away from him quickly, turning her attention to Thone, who was as oblivious as ever. He was holding up a squawking chicken with triumph, completely unaware of the tension between the two. "I've caught it!" he exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear. "What's with those faces? Aren't you happy that I've caught it?"

Lili forced a smile, her heart still pounding in her chest. "Yes, Thone. I'm thrilled that you caught it. You're still the best chicken hunter around." She purposely put distance between her an