As the first light of the day shined through the trees, Iris awakened to the gentle rustle of leaves outside her window. She stretched, a smile crossed her lips as she watched her beloved Alania sleep beside her. With tenderness, Iris leansed in to press a soft kiss to Alania's forehead before slipping quietly out of bed.
As she moves through the cottage, Iris can’t help but feel a sense of contentment wash over her, the feeling of warmth that she cherishes in these moments before the world comes alive is something truly special. She quietly makes her tea before stepping outside into the cool morning air, the earthy scent of the forest filling her senses as she settled onto the wooden bench next to the small pond.
It wasn't long before she heard soft footsteps approaching, and when she opened her eyes, Alania stood before her, her expression soft and serene as she took a seat beside Iris. "Good morning, my love," Alania said, her voice gentle and never failing to soothe Iris's soul.
"Good morning," Iris replied, her heart pounding thunderously at the sight of Alania's smiling face. They fell into easy conversation, sharing stories of their dreams from the night before as they watched the world come alive with a new day.
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Their love was a quiet thing that remained secret to all but a select few, most times simply a soft touch here or a lingering glance there. As the morning turned to afternoon, Iris and Alania ventured into the forest together, hand in hand, these days were so rare so when they came they were cherished beyond compare. They wander along winding paths, the faint sunlight coming through the trees and casting shadows on the forest floor that almost seemed to dance with the blowing wind.
As the afternoon begins to disappear into evening and the sun begins to dip below the trees, Iris and Alania make their way back to their home. They are treated by Iris’s brother Tolith siting in the kitchen, if not for him acting as Alania’s husband they could not exist in this damned kingdom. The three share a simple meal together, the warmth of the fire casting a soft glow across the room as they laughed and talked long into the night.
When they finally settled into bed, wrapped in each other's arms, Iris felt a sense of peace wash over her, a feeling unlike anything she had ever known. In that moment, with Alania's soft breath against her skin and the steady beat of her heart beneath her hand, Iris knew that she was home. As they drifted off to sleep, Iris knew that no matter what trials lay ahead, they would face them together, hand in hand, bound by a love that was unbreakable.