I first met Whitlock when I came to Stormholt with Raydan. We had run into each other a couple of times before battling my mother but I never got a chance to say hi. It was during the feast that him and I finally got to know each other... I was at a table enjoying the feast when a boy with black hair and goggles came by. He appeared to be around 15 years old, and upon talking to him I found out his name was Whitlock the leader of the Technocrats that I have heard so much about. At first, I wasnt all too interested in him but as we talked more and got to know each other alot better, sparks began to fly. It all started with him sending little cues I had dismissed as nothing. Then I began to notice he was acting... odd around me. I had also begun to develop my own feelings for him at this time. While sitting in my room later that night I came to the realization that Whitlock actually liked me. And I couldnt blame him, I am adorable even Raydan had said so. I knew Kenna was marrying Dom near the end of the week so I was assuming Whitlock would admit his feelings for me before then. And to my surprise he came to my room and asked to talk to me. I said yes of course and he, after chatting with me about the battle and being the new empress had confessed his feelings for me. It was obviously plastered on his face the fear that I didnt feel the same way. Taking his hand in mine, I returned his feelings for me, much to his relief. It was then, under the glow of moonlight that Whitlock and I shared our first kiss. It felt just right in that moment and I knew that Raydan, who somehow knew everything wouldnt be surprised to learn of my new love interest.
Thanks for reading my little fanfic, it was based off a request I saw on Lia's fandom wiki page. Now I am not a professional author so this story may not be top notch. Told from Lia's Point of View I go off of inferences I made between the events of TCATF Book 3 Chapters. I hope you all enjoyed it and I look forward to taking suggestions in how to make my story better.
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Spot6003