Drex complied. As his eyelids drifted shut, I leaned in and pressed a warm kiss against his lips. It was a kiss that carried the weight of every emotion I held for him—and, at the same time, it was a spell. In that moment, I shed my human disguise. A soft, ethereal glow began to emanate from my skin.When Drex opened his eyes, he was breathless. Standing before him was no longer the ordinary Lea he knew. My hair had transformed into a vibrant, glowing green, my ears tapered into delicate points, and a pair of exquisite, translucent wings fluttered softly at my back."Can you see the real me?" I asked in a whisper.Drex gasped, his eyes wide with disbelief. "You—how is this possible?""This is who I truly am. An elf," I said with a melancholy smile. "But my time in the human world has run out. So... I just wanted to tell you how happy I am that I met you, Drex."Despite his shock, Drex reached out and took my hand. His gaze softened with an ancient tenderness. "You’re still Lea! No mat
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