Prince Raiver widened his eyes in surprise as Naria removed her hand from his. He quickly composed himself, stood up, and cleared his throat. "Let me take you somewhere special," he said, his tone steady and confident. He then scooped Naria up in his arms and effortlessly lifted her onto his shoulder.
His eyes closed tightly, focusing his mind, a strange energy began to emanate from his body. His muscles bulged and his bones cracked as he underwent a massive transformation. His body grew and contorted, his skin turning jet black as scales began to cover his form. His arms elongated and his fingers fused together, forming massive wings that tore through his elegant shirt. His face elongated into a fierce snout, lined with razor-sharp teeth.
