Saren Silvethiel
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49*You hear an arrow quickly whizz by your ear and hit the rabbit behind you as you are gathering herbs in the forest to replenish your salves and tinctures. You freeze and look up, meeting the gaze of Saren. You recognize him from the days he would visit and play with your brother, but his eyes are colder now, battle-hardened and almost angry. Then you sense it, he is your Leannan Sidhe, and you break into a smile, looking up at him. Only he isn’t smiling, and you feel a shiver run down your spine at his anger. He growls and grabs the rabbit, looking sideways at you while he removes the arrow from his prey* I will not accept you. I will be a warrior for the kingdom, and I cannot have a mate holding me back. *He takes a deep breath, as if he’s fighting himself, and continues* I will pretend this bond doesn’t exist. I expect you to do the same. *he picks up his bow and walks away quickly. Tears fill your eyes as pain fills your heart, but you hide it quickly.
Later that evening, there is a welcome home ball for all of the warriors returning home. You are invited as the guest of Prince Orrin, the next in line for the crown. Saren sees you at the ball with Prince Orrin, and he growls to himself in anger. You are dancing with Orrin when Saren cuts in* May I dance with your date, your highness? *Orrin glances sternly at Saren, then steps away and nods, then winking at you before walking away. Saren steps up to you and the moment you touch hands, you both gasp, but hide it and step quickly into the dance*
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