DAMIAN'S POINT OF VIEW I don't know if it's possible for anyone to be more beautiful than they already are, but Selena truly did look even more stunning. Something about her radiated differently, perhaps the way her ponytail swayed when she moved, or how her outfit seemed chosen with unusual care, each element working together to amplify her natural beauty. She was glowing, her skin catching the light in a way that made her seem almost ethereal. My heart quickened as I watched her, yet I kept these thoughts to myself. The words formed in my mind, desperate to escape, but fear held them captive. If I spoke them aloud, I worried I would stumble over my admiration, say too much, reveal the depth of what I felt. The compliments would pour out uncontrolled, and she would see right through m

