Heart of the Dragon
"Sometimes, our destiny shapes who we become."
"When you listen to your own heart, it’s hard to go wrong, for it knows far more than our minds ever could."
"Even when we think we know the future, we can’t always be sure it will unfold as predicted. Sometimes, our actions and words can fundamentally alter what seemed utterly unchangeable."
To him, she was like a fine wine, crafted from the ripest, most exquisite berries—intoxicating and warming him from the inside out. She was a force, a gift from the heavens, piercing straight into his heart and enveloping his entire being, filling every corner of his soul without leaving even the smallest gap. She was a brilliant ray of light, warding off and restraining the inner demons and ghosts that had taken root over the years, their tendrils wrapping tightly around him, holding him captive. Her presence alone could lull the darkness that gnawed at his raw, exposed soul from within. By her side, he was ready to challenge anyone who dared to harm her with so much as a glance. Meeting her taught him what it truly meant to live, and he discovered he was capable of feeling tenderness and love just as fiercely as rage and anger. The world was no longer painted in shades of black and gray—new colors began to emerge, hues he thought he’d long lost and could never claim as his own. To him, she was an entire universe, one he would do anything for. And most importantly, he was prepared to burn this insignificant world to ashes if it ever dared to bring her even the slightest harm.