Catherine stood beneath the night sky, the soft moonlight casting a gentle glow that highlighted her delicate features in the stillness of the garden. The tranquil atmosphere enveloped her, but deep within, her thoughts about her relationship with Lucius still lingered. From a contractual marriage to this moment of undeniable connection — could love truly blossom from something so calculated? Catherine found herself questioning whether her feelings were real or if she had simply been swept away by the circumstances.
Lucius appeared behind her, his warmth radiating as his hand gently rested on her shoulder. Catherine didn’t need to look back to know it was him. She could feel his presence, reassuring and steady. "Do you think it was wrong for us to start with a contract?" Catherine asked s
