THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN LOTUS

beautiful gown. She knew Xavier was talented but this was so beautiful

thank you,

you to wear it to the palace,"

sure ab

e on you," he said his gaze

yes and it scares her a lot. She couldn't do what he expected her to do for him. It would

rn back to its original form. It would be better that way; he woul

e here,' she said and he

miled since most of her body was covered in

nce I had one from you," she said and

ed anyone or thought of settling down and has a family. Ever since she found out that she was cursed

performs his magic on her. She loos

in two hours. You need to start changi

et you when I am done," Valery sa

. She took a deep breath and sighed. Nora loo

re her undergarments before putting on the black gown that Xavier h

s on the back of the gown. She was reminded of her mother, back the

its pattern. She just loved the lotus which is why her

like how those women in the royal harem do. Unlike other women her hair w

cornrow before putting her headdress on. The headdress was simple and light and matc

tions, she had things to do. She wore her black shoes even w

wn. They all went down on their knees and let her pass and exit the inn. The carriage was wait

e joining her. He looked more handsome and refined. One cou

that he was alive, they will be happy to see him alive and well. He wo

long life alone and being with

obes too?" she asked a

" he replied

we are a couple," she said noticing how

took her hand in his.

don't mind

e it," she repl

day and, in the future, she will look ba

a few minutes. The city was like a prison for those who wer

anted and yet this whole city that belonged to the Emper

asked Xavier notic

r a decade I'm returning t

t to see what the

ce too. You never told me who that person is all these years. Did

how him. It would be hard and antagonizing but

rust me?"

my life,"

r you but first we need to set a trap. I

r you want me to do,

over soon," she said fully knowin

ly way. He would get what he wants and something more and she wi

slept for a very long time. Sh