Kannis
She was perfect. Those ruby eyes were reminiscent of a ripe, juicy apple. Her hair still hidden from me. I didn’t care. I imagined it was just as lovely as her lips. When she spoke, her voice sounded better than any fairies I’ve ever met.
“I’m Catarina.” Her smile was graceful. It showed none of her teeth.
It occurred to me she hadn’t said her last name as I gave her mine. Inclining my head, I wanted to ask her. I asked her. “Do you not have a last name?”
Catarina touched the back of her hood. “I do but it won’t be important for now.”
“Alright.” I took her hand, and we walked further into the forest. Her hand was cool in mine. It didn’t last long.
She squeezed my hand. I lifted our joined hands to my lips and kissed the back of hers. A giggle rang in the air. “You seem to be
