As Raven and Lirien stood together, Kaelara approached them with a gentle smile. "Ah, my dear Raven," she said, her eyes sparkling with warmth. "I see you've finally realized the truth about your feelings for Lirien."
Raven's heart skipped a beat as he felt a mix of emotions. He was still reeling from his confession to Lirien, and Kaelara's words made him feel guilty and uncertain.
"Lirien," he said, taking a step back. "I didn't mean to hurt you."
Lirien's expression was guarded, but she nodded understandingly. "I know, Raven. But we need to talk about this prophecy and what it means for our future."
Kaelara stepped forward, her hands clasped together. "Ah, yes. The prophecy. I wrote that book to guide you, Raven, to help you understand your role in restoring balance to Eldrador. And now that you've found Lirien, I see that the prophecy has come full circle."
Raven felt a shiver run down his spine as he realized the true extent of Kaelara's plan.
"What do you mean?" he asked, his voice laced with suspicion.
Kaelara's smile grew wider. "You see, Raven, I've always believed in the power of love and unity. And I knew that your connection to Lirien was the key to restoring balance to Eldrador. That's why I wrote the book – to bring you two together."
Raven's mind reeled as he processed Kaelara's words. He felt a mix of emotions: gratitude for her guidance, but also resentment for her manipulation.
"What about our engagement?" he asked, feeling a pang of guilt.
Kaelara's expression turned soft. "Oh, Raven, my love. I never meant to deceive you. I only wanted to bring us together for the greater good. And now that you've found your true love, I'm willing to step aside and let you be happy."