Lucy stepped out onto the balcony, inhaling deeply, letting the crisp Tagaytay air fill her lungs. The faint scent of pine and wet earth mingled with the delicate aroma from the hotel’s gardens. This is it, she thought, her chest lifting with a quiet, contented sigh. Fresh air, a relaxing atmosphere, and a breathtaking view. Everything she had hoped for. After an hour-long drive from Manila, the journey had been long and exhausting, yet the moment she laid eyes on the scenery, fatigue melted away, leaving only awe in its place. For a fleeting second, it felt as if they had left the Philippines entirely, transported somewhere abroad, somewhere untouched by city chaos and responsibilities.
Drake appeared silently behind her, his arms wrapping around her waist, grounding her in the moment. S
