Chapter 17
Friends by Their Side
Sir Reginald and Lady Beatrice often visit, sharing in their happiness. Their loyalty and friendship remain a cherished part of Aurelia and Charming's new life.
The sunbeams, dappled and warm, painted shifting patterns across the mossy floor of their hidden glade. Princess Aurelia, now simply Aurelia, hummed a soft, sweet melody as she braided wildflowers into her hair, the petals like tiny jewels against the silken strands. Prince Charming, no longer just Charming but the devoted husband, sat beside her, his fingers tracing the delicate curve of her cheek. Their days were a gentle symphony of shared laughter, whispered secrets, and the constant, comforting rhythm of their joined hearts.
But their private paradise was not entirely solitary. Their loyal friends, Sir Reginald and Lady Beatrice, were faithful visitors, their presence a warm echo of the life they had left behind, but now infused with the pure joy of the life they had chosen. Sir Reginald, his armor polished to a gleam that seemed to capture the very essence of their freedom