Alora gazed admiringly into Magnus's eyes. She was captivated and entranced by his red eyes, so she did not even dare to blink. She opted to stay ducked, maintaining an intimate position similar to that of couples during a dance, leaning against the back, engrossed in the moment with him.
"How long do you wish to stay like this?" Magnus asked, bringing her out of the trance.
Alora shook her head and promptly stood straight, taking a step away from him. "I apologize," she whispered.
Magnus tapped his finger once against her forehead. "You should say thank you for saving me, Your Highness," he said as he dropped his hand to his side.
Alora peered at him and repeated the same words. Magnus ended up smiling and went in the opposite direction of hers.
