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After dinner, Ryler and Bayn bid us goodnight, leaving Kas and me alone in the golden lantern glow. The night air was cool on my skin, and the faint scent of honeyed pastries still lingered in the breeze. Kas took my hand and led me into a slow walk through the moonlit gardens, his thumb drawing gentle circles on my palm. The night around us was alive with quiet sounds—the chirping of crickets, the distant cascade of a fountain’s water, and the rustle of the wind in the trees.

We stopped by a rosebush, its blossoms a pale silver under the moonlight. Kas reached out and carefully plucked a bloom, presenting it to me with a flourish. “For you,” he said softly, the moonlight revealing the tenderness in his expression. The rose’spetals were silky against my skin, and its delicate fragrance filled my senses.

“It’s beautiful,” I whispered. I tucked the rose behind my ear, and his eyes sparkled with affection.

We walked on until we reached the grand balcony overlooking the city. The cool stone railing pressed into my waist as I leaned against it to take in the view—thousands of lights blinking like stars across the kingdom below, the hush of the night broken only by the distant hum of life far beneath us. I felt Kas step behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist. The warmth of his body behind me, the steady rise and fall of his chest as he breathed, made me feel secure and loved.

“You know,” Kas began, his voice low and close to my ear, “I sometimes think about how different things would have been without you.” The earnestness in his tone sent a wave of emotion through me. “But I don’t want to imagine that world. With you, everything is brighter and clearer. I can’t wait for the day we make this forever.”

I turned in his arms to face him, my heart swelling at the thought of our impending marriage. The final piece to this wondrous puzzle of our lives that was almost complete. I could hear the distant beating of drums from the city below—a festival, perhaps—and it seemed to echo the steady drumbeat of my heart. “Neither can I,” I told him, my voice trembling slightly with happiness. “Every day, I’m more sure of us.”

He lowered his head, pressing his forehead gently against mine. “Me too.”

In that quiet moment, surrounded by the scent of roses and the soft hush of a sleeping city, the warmth of Kas’s love enveloped me. The complexities of the day—the strategy meetings, the responsibilities, and the alliances—melted away, leaving just the two of us. I closed my eyes, savoring every detail: the texture of his robes under my fingertips, the taste of hisbreath in the air between us, the sound of his heart beating in time with mine.

This was the end of one day and the promise of the next—a future filled with love, partnership, and the united strength we found in each other.

As we stood there under the soft glow of the moon, I felt the story of our love reaching a new chapter’s conclusion and ready to begin another. The conclusion of the love story so far was not the end but a beautiful start of a promise to last a lifetime.

Kas drew me closer, and his lips found mine in a gentle, lingering kiss. The night’s silence was broken only by the distant hum of the city and the quiet thrumming of our hearts, beating as one. I knew, in that moment, that whatever challenges lay ahead, we would face them together. Because we had built this love on trust, shared purpose, and a deeper connection that bound our hearts and souls together now and forever.

Chapter 20

A Hopeful Future

The twilight sky over Xeno Prime was a breathtaking canvas of color, shifting from deep burgundy to warm shades of pink and gold. I stood on the balcony, feeling the cool evening breeze brush against my skin, carrying with it the fragrance of night blossoms. The distant murmur of flowing water reached me, creating a calm rhythm that seemed to echo my own steady heartbeat. I glanced out over the palace gardens, bathed in the soft glow of the twin moons, and felt a profound sense of peace.

Beside me were Kas, Ryler, and Bayn, each of them a presence I’d come to rely on, a part of the life and the purpose I had found here. We stood together in silence, the quiet somehow more powerful than words, united in the shared understanding of everything we’d overcome—and everything still ahead.

Kas broke the silence, his voice thoughtful yet hopeful. “We’ve accomplished so much together, and there’s still so much more to do. I have no doubt that our bond will only deepen our strength to lead and protect Xeno Prime.”

I turned toward him, catching the gentle conviction in his expression. His belief in us was unwavering, and it steadied me.

Ryler’s smile, usually so bright, now held a softness that spoke of genuine emotion. “I couldn’t agree more. Our commitment—to each other and to Xeno Prime—gives me strength every day. I’m excited to see what lies ahead for us.”

Bayn, ever composed, added his voice, his scholarly tone softened by a rare vulnerability. “Our unity shows the power of understanding and diversity. Together, I believe we can face anychallenge that comes our way and continue to build a future of peace and prosperity.”

I looked at each of them, my heart swelling with gratitude. “I couldn’t have asked for better partners. Together, we can make Xeno Prime a beacon of harmony and hope.”

Kas reached out, his hand warm and reassuring as it rested on my shoulder. “We’re in this together, Maisie. Our love and unity will guide us, no matter what the future holds.”

Ryler placed his hand over Kas’s, his touch a promise of solidarity. “Together, we’re unstoppable. To our future, and all the possibilities it holds.”

Bayn joined, his voice filled with personal conviction. “To unity, to love, and to the prosperity of Xeno Prime. May our bond continue to inspire and strengthen our kingdom.”

We stood there as the night deepened, a silent promise shared between us under the soft light of the twin moons. The world felt quiet, but the peace we shared was vibrant—a promise of hope, of shared dreams, and of a future we would build together.

In that moment, our commitment to each other and to Xeno Prime felt unbreakable, each connection—a hand on my shoulder, a warm touch—reinforcing the unity we’d worked so hard to achieve. As we looked out over the serene landscape, I knew that together, we could face anything. The love, trust, and understanding we had forged would be our strength, our guide, and the foundation of a thriving kingdom filled with endless promise.

The End

SPECIAL PREVIEW –Alien Banished

Chapter 1

Shai

“In accordance with the laws of the Krackonian district, we find you, Shailuxian Xan of the Depth Dwellers, within the Darkpool Sector, have violated the law. You were to have taken a mate by the time you reached your first revolution on this moon. Now, at nearly thirty Earth years, you have failed to be compliant. We have two options for the egregious disrespect of our ancient ways.”

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