I am the queen of the architects. I have two rules.

The first is you may not create dreams for yourself or others.

The second is you may not interact with the humans.

The first rule is not broken often. If someone does break it, they are banished to live among humans. They were the ones eager to experience dreams.

The second has never been broken. Until now.

I can’t technically prove that he has fallen for her. But it is only a matter of time before he does something irrational, unexpected, and dangerous.

Only a matter of time before I have to rescue a young human girl.