The castle stood tall on the cliffs, its silhouette dark against the dimming sky. The sea stretched endlessly beyond, its waves crashing against the rocks below. Prince Leon often found solace here, walking along the beach to clear his mind after long days of courtly affairs; the cool evening air, tinged with the salt of the sea, was a welcome escape from the weight of his royal duties.

As usual, when twilight deepened and the first stars began to twinkle, Leon made his way down to the familiar stretch of shore. The day had been long, filled with meetings and obligations— finally, he had the beach all to himself.

The wind picked up slightly, tousling his dark hair, and for a while, he simply walked, listening to the sound of the waves against the shore.

Unexpectedly, something unusual caught his attention—an ethereal melody, carried on the breeze. It was faint at first, like a soft whisper in the wind; then it grew clearer, more distinct, with each step he took. It was unlike anything he’d ever heard before—so bewitching, so sweet, it seemed to draw him in, filling his heart with unspoken longing.

Leon’s feet followed the sound, his eyes scanning the shore. The song was captivating, pulling him toward a shadowy stretch of sand where the beach curved away from the main path. And there, walking alone, were you.

You were beautiful—more beautiful than anyone he had ever seen. Your hair fluttered in the breeze, and your steps were graceful, as though you were gliding over the sand. But it wasn’t just your beauty that set you apart. It was the way you seemed to shimmer in the fading light, like something both of the earth and not of it. You walked just at the edge of the water, but never stepped into it, your feet barely grazing the damp sand.

There was something about you that felt... different. Not quite human, yet too real to be a dream.

Leon stepped closer, mesmerized by your voice. Your eyes, when they met his, seemed to carry the weight of ancient oceans.

“Who are you?” He whispered.