Pulling back, they lingered for a moment, eyes locked, breaths still unsteady. A quiet smile touched Damien’s mouth before he spoke.
“Let’s go in,” he said, his hand warm around hers as he guided her toward the cabin.
The door opened with a soft creak, revealing a space that felt both intimate and expansive. Inside, the rustic charm met modern elegance in perfect balance. Exposed beams stretched high above, dark wood contrasting with pale stone walls. A wide fireplace glowed steadily, casting golden light across supple leather chairs and a low table where a bottle of wine and two glasses waited.
Floor-to-ceiling windows framed the ocean beyond, the last colors of sunset spilling across the waves in shades of violet and gold. The air carried a subtle blend of cedar and salt, soothing and
