The Heartbroken Peacock

Cove had never seen a human this gorgeous, ever.

Harper's skin wasn't like that of the usual fair-skinned person. Hers was pale with a rosy glow, smooth and radiant, like the inside of a freshly boiled egg. Soft, tender, and almost bouncy to the touch.

Most importantly, Cove was instantly smitten with Harper the moment it laid eyes on her.

"Hey, gorgeous human, what's your name?" Cove asked, its e