Elijah POV
With a keen eye, Elijah observed Joana's transition from elegant formal wear to practical hiking attire, finding her allure heightened in the simplicity of jeans and a t-shirt. The unfamiliar sight of Joana dressed casually piqued hiss interest, evoking a newfound sense of attraction towards her. The aura of normalcy enveloping them as they ventured into nature's embrace fostered a fleeting semblance of familial bliss, reminiscent of an idyllic morning hike shared by a content family unit.
Though unvoiced, Elijah harbored a long-standing disillusionment with his predestined path, etched by the expectations of his father since childhood. While others pursued their dreams unfettered, Elijah grappled with the weight of an inherited legacy, resenting the lack of autonomy in his p
