DIANAAn entire month had passed since that strange night by the waterfall.One month since I had seen Draven.At first, I had expected him to appear the next day. Then the day after that. Then perhaps a week later.But he never came.When I finally asked Aeris where the prince was, the fae had simply smiled and informed me that His Highness had traveled on official business.That answer should have satisfied me. Instead, it only made the strange disappointment in my chest worsen."Princess."A wooden sword smacked my shoulder."Ow!" I jumped back, rubbing the affected area.Aeris stood opposite me with his own practice sword balanced lazily across one shoulder. His silver hair gleamed beneath the sunlight. "You were daydreaming again.""I was not.""You absolutely were.""I wasn't."He raised one eyebrow. "You have the worst liar's face I have ever seen."I glared at him, but he looked too pleased with himself.The training courtyard behind my wing had become my favorite place in Vo
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