However, despite Natalie's efforts to calm herself, her heart remained restless. Every slight movement from Daniel sent her nerves into a frenzy.
As the night deepened, sleep continued to elude Natalie. She secretly opened her eyes and, using the faint moonlight, gazed at Daniel's face, now obscured by a new mask. Mixed feelings surged within her. The last mask had been destroyed while he was saving her.
'Maybe this is a chance given to me by fate,' Natalie thought. 'But he clearly rejected me.'
Just as her thoughts spiraled, Daniel suddenly turned over, his arm inadvertently resting on her. She stiffened, barely daring to breathe, her heart racing as if it would leap out of her throat.
After a moment, noticing that Daniel remained still, she gently moved his arm away, restoring the di
