Aurelia's POV
The mountain trail was breathtaking, winding through dense forest and offering stunning views of the valley below. After two hours of hiking, our group had found the perfect spot for lunch—a clearing beside a crystal-clear stream with smooth rocks perfect for sitting.
"This is incredible," I said, setting down my water bottle and stretching my arms above my head. "I can't believe places like this actually exist."
"Wait until you see the sunset from the peak," Adrian said with a warm smile. "It's worth every step of the climb."
The Blackthorne brothers had been perfect companions all morning—helpful without being condescending, protective without being possessive. It was such a refreshing change from the suffocating attention I'd grown accustomed to.
"I'm starving," Ki
