The day of our date arrived faster than I had expected. I found myself standing in front of a mirror, nervously adjusting the lapels of the black suit I had chosen for the occasion. The suit was tailored perfectly, fitting snugly across my shoulders and tapering down to the slim pants that matched my slender frame.
The crisp white shirt underneath provided a stark contrast, and I had chosen a deep crimson tie to complete the look something that would subtly match the color of my hair. I wanted to look my best for Riley, even if the butterflies in my stomach were making it hard to think straight.
When I finally deemed myself presentable, I made my way to the meeting spot—a quiet garden within the human castle's sprawling grounds.
