AMBER POV After our late lunch, Aaron led me outside, his arm casually draped around my shoulder as we made our way to the car. The sunlight had softened, casting a golden glow over everything, and I felt like I could breathe without the weight of the world on my shoulders. “So,” Aaron began, his tone light and teasing, “Ready for our date?” I smiled up at him, unable to resist his charm. “I’m ready. But where are we going?” His eyes twinkled with mischief. “You’ll see. I have something planned. Trust me.” I raised an eyebrow but decided not to ask any more questions. We drove in comfortable silence, the sound of soft music filling the car, my mind wandering as I tried to guess where we might be heading. After a short drive, Aaron pulled into a secluded area near a frozen lake, the la

