Auriella POV
When I step through the portal, my eyes meet blue ones that almost bring me to my knees. I've always been attracted to both male and female elves, so I wondered which the goddess would choose for me. Goddess, she is beautiful. Unlike my five-nine height, she is petite. I'd be surprised if she was even five-five. Her dark hair almost touches her waist.
I'm just about to step toward her when she gasps. My heart clenches in my chest as she starts to move toward the door. She doesn't want me. Maybe she thought her beloved would be a man. I can't stop myself from saying the word I've waited to say since I turned eighteen. "Beloved," I say just as she reaches the door. Sadness flashes in her eyes before she steps through the door.
"She doesn't want me." I feel like I can't brea
