KATERINA’S POV . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . As Daniel's gaze locked onto mine, I found myself entranced by the intensity that flickered in his piercing blue eyes. Every detail of his face etched into my memory—the strong jawline, the faint stubble that adorned his cheeks, and the subtle creases that appeared at the corners of his eyes when he smiled. I could feel the weight of our shared history in the air, as if every moment we had spent together was woven into the fabric of this encounter. A soft breeze rustled through the trees, carrying with it the scent of damp earth and pine. The moon, full and radiant, cast its silver glow upon us, bathing our clandestine meeting in an otherworldly light. The forest seemed to hold its breath, the silence broken only by the sound of our ming

