As they spent more time together, their feelings blossomed into something beautiful and undeniable. But despite their growing love for each other, Alex and Riley hesitated to put a label on their relationship. LGBTQ relationships were embraced and celebrated, there was no need for secrecy or fear of judgment.
However, both Alex and Riley carried scars from their past experiences in the human world, where acceptance was not always guaranteed. They knew that in their hometown, they would be met with scrutiny, judgment, and possibly even hatred if they were open about their love for each other.
So, they kept their relationship hidden, meeting in secret glades and enchanted forests where they could be themselves without fear. But as their love deepened, the weight of their secret began to weigh heavily on their hearts.