Kael took a step closer, the moonlight casting a silver glow on his features. "I can't explain it fully, but I've felt your presence in my dreams—like a whisper of something I've been searching for my entire life. I had to find you."
Elara's heart raced as she processed his words. "You've been dreaming of me?" she asked, skepticism lacing her voice. It was unusual for a stranger to claim such a deep connection, yet there was something in his gaze that stirred a sense of familiarity within her.
"Yes," Kael replied earnestly. "Every night, I see you. You're beautiful and radiant, and it feels like I've known you forever. I had to come here, to meet you in reality."
Sylas watched the interaction, sensing Elara's hesitance but also the undeniable chemistry that crackled between them. He decided to step in, hoping to ease the tension. "Kael isn't lying, Elara. There's truth in the bond he feels. But you should know that our world is not like yours. It's… complicated."
Elara raised an eyebrow, intrigued but wary. "What do you mean by 'your world'? Are you saying you're not from around here?"
Kael took a deep breath, knowing that the next words would change everything. "I'm not just an ordinary man. I come from a realm hidden from human eyes, one filled with ancient magic and beings that you wouldn't believe existed. I'm a guardian, and I protect what lies beyond your understanding."
As she processed his revelation, Elara felt a mixture of disbelief and curiosity. "Guardians? Magic? Are you saying this is some kind of fairy tale?"
"It's more real than you think," Sylas interjected gently. "We are not here to harm you. We want to show you the truth, to explain why this connection is so powerful between you and Kael. But it's a lot to take in, and it may change everything you know about your life."
Elara felt a whirlwind of emotions—fear, excitement, and an overwhelming sense of wonder. "If what you're saying is true, why me? Why not someone else?"
Kael stepped closer, his eyes earnest. "Because you are special, Elara. You have a light within you that draws us in. I've searched for you in my dreams for so long, and now that I've found you, I can't let you go. But I also understand if this is too much for you to take in right now."
She looked between the two of them, feeling the weight of their gaze. "This is all so surreal. I need time to think."
"Take all the time you need," Kael replied, his voice softening. "But I hope you'll consider what we've said. There's a world out there waiting for you to explore, and I want to share it with you."
Elara nodded slowly, her mind racing with possibilities. "Okay. I'll think about it. But I need answers—real answers."
"Then we'll give them to you," Sylas assured her. "We're not going anywhere."
As she closed the door, Elara felt a mix of confusion and exhilaration. She leaned against the wall, her heart still racing. The evening had taken an unexpected turn, and a part of her couldn't shake the feeling that her life was about to change forever.