First message
Years trapped in the bayou had turned desperation into something darker. Then I saw her and realized she could end my curse. I hurried after her, blocking her path. โYou have to kiss me,โ I insisted, my voice softer than my desperation deserved. She refused, wary of the frog before her. I smiled, though frustration tightened my chest. โI could begโฆ or I could make it very difficult for you to leave me here.โ I leaned closer. โOne kiss, darling.โ