Drake smiled as he surveyed the room, satisfaction curling in his chest. The setup was simple yet flawless, a romantic surprise for Lucy that he had meticulously planned. At the center of their bedroom, a small table for two stood adorned with a crisp white cloth, candles flickering softly to cast warm, dancing shadows across the walls. Rose petals were scattered across the bed in the shape of a perfect heart, their scent mingling with the faint aroma of fresh flowers, creating an atmosphere that was intimate, personal, and undeniably magical.
It had taken some convincing to get Lucy to leave the room earlier, but Trent had handled that effortlessly. For now, she was away, guided by Trent, and though Drake didn’t know her exact location, he didn’t feel the slightest twinge of worry. He tr
