Stalking Shadows

As Aurelia stood in the silent crypt, she suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She couldn’t help but jump at the sound of Rhazien's voice as it reverberated off the ancient walls, breaking through the solitude she had grown accustomed to. Slowly turning to face him, she found herself drawn to his imposing figure which was partially cloaked in shadows. His piercing, darkened gaze met hers with an intensity that both fascinated and left her feeling uneasy. Her saphire eyes shimmered in the dim light of the torch, reflecting the energy that seemed to radiate from Rhazien. Every inch of him exuded a challenging allure- different than his normal one, that left Aurelia breathless. She couldn't help but feel a sense of surprise and curiosity as she stood before him, tinged with a trickling fear. But of course, perhaps that was just a product of the environment.

She let out a sharp breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding. His predatory grin and the way his eyes glistened in the dim light did nothing to still her rapidly beating heart. "Rhazien," she breathed out, "You nearly gave me a heart attack." She answered sharply- shuffling back a step in reflex only to bump into the cool stone of the dead-end wall. When his question finally registered in her mind, she was quick to answer. "Not at all," she retorted, the faint tremor in her voice revealing her unease, "Just...exploring." She finished, hoping the explanation would satisfy his curiosity.

"Aurelia Veratti"