|Nieves| The icy water lapped at my feet, sending a sharp contrast against the warmth still lingering beneath my skin. I sat at the edge of the waterfall’s pool, staring at the rippling surface as if it could wash away the chaos inside me. The early morning mist clung to the air, curling around the trees, giving the place a dreamlike quality. It should have been peaceful—tranquil, even—but my thoughts were anything but. I squeezed my eyes shut, inhaling deeply. I wanted to forget last night. Gods, I wanted to forget. But the memories refused to loosen their grip, replaying in my mind like a cruel, endless loop. Damn it. I still felt…his touches. The ghost of Kairos’s touch lingered on my skin, seared into my senses like a brand I couldn’t erase. His hands had been firm yet careful, h

