The morning sun was bright, marking the final day that Nathaniel would spend in Jave. It was also the day he and Alyssa would undergo the ritual. At the same time, he was getting used to the different side of Alyssa that was prevailing now.

He had always thought that she was the boss between her and him but now, she was like an innocent princess, the type he always wanted but never had. The original Alyssa would have never admitted to enjoying anything with him at all and only seen ...