EPISODE 29 — LIKE IN MY DREAMS

(POV: Aileen) ... I can't breathe. Standing in front of me is… Dorcha. Dressed like a prince. I've never seen him like this before— he's… breathtaking. His outfit matches mine perfectly. And his eyes— Wait. Is that possible? "Dorcha?" "Yes…" "Weren't your eyes… black?" "As far back as I can remember…" "They're gray," I whisper. "Today, they're gray." He smiles at me, as if my words mean nothing at all. And yet— "It must be the lighting," he says lightly, pulling me into an embrace. "These strange light effects. You're going to be the most beautiful one today." Then he takes my hand. Together, we head toward the Throne Hall. It feels like I'm flying, with him by my side. Just a few steps—and we meet Grogher on the stairs. He looks amazing. The gnomes made him a custom outfit—a true…