Pale greenish skin looked almost sick. But not in an ugly way. The darker colour of green wavy hair, splayed on the dusty bed pillow she was laying on... How elegant she looked. But was she dead already?
Not even a single sound could be heard. Maybe she wasn't even breathing.
Taking one more step to the beauty in his sight, the dark haired man could feel her warmth. Oh, that was certainly a sign: She was alive!
A small smile on his face, the young man kneeled beside her bed. Without thinking twice, he held her hand in a gentle grip. What a perfect skin she had... Intoxicating... And she was so perfect to be real. Her emotionless face was going to come to life in a moment. And then... They would celebrate it.
Flicking a hair strand away from her eyes with a single move, he leant down to kiss her. It was like a dream. The beautiful woman's lips were delicious, moisture and hot. After a moment, she kissed him back. The man wasn't surprised. He saved her, yes. He was a real hero.
At least he believed that for another moment... until he collapsed down, his throat burning. How could he know the sweet taste in his mouth was poison? The woman smiled gently in her sleep, the edges of her lips quirking up in not a friendly way.
Another prince failed, that was all. But he was tasty at least.