Chapter 34 - His Chosen One

Dusting off his cloak, he heaved himself up from the ground, disappointment settling in his breast. A silky, taunting voice broke the silence just as Ramin was ready to walk away. “Leaving already, my prince?” Ramin's heart skipped a beat as he froze. She was there as he swiftly turned and looked around in the shadows. With the moonlight revealing her appearance, the witch emerged from behind the trees. She approached him with an air of casual elegance, her robes streaming behind her. Her eyes were sparkling with laughter, and she had a cunning smile on her lips. “And how long have you been observing me?" he asked, a little out of breath from the shock. “Ever since you arrived” she answered, her smile growing wider, “You look serene when you're still and composed and you have such… focus when you're waiting” With curiosity dancing in her eyes, she glanced at the paper in his palm. She nodded in its direction as she asked, "What do we have here?" After a brief moment of hes