Chapter 18

Sylvie and Lance made their way to Caledra. The place was known for its untouched beaches, where the sea was crystal clear and the sand felt soft underfoot. The blue sky melted into the ocean, creating a sight so breathtaking it almost didn't seem real. Sylvie and Lance walked hand in hand through Caledra's sacred site, the Isle of the Love Goddess. The deep blue of Lance's eyes reflected the sea around them, and to Sylvie, it was the most beautiful sight she saw there. "They say this is where Aridessa, the goddess of love and beauty, was born. If couples make a wish here, the goddess will bless them with everlasting love." Sylvie gazed out at the horizon, where a rock shaped like the goddess still stood, unworn by the waves. She couldn't help but believe what Lance had said. "But… does everlasting love really exist?" Lance watched her quietly before replying, "Everlasting love is rare, and maybe that's why people come here searching for it. Sylvie, I can't promise a love that ne