Lila always felt at peace in nature. Tonight, High Park was Lila’s escape from today’s whirlwind of council meetings and tricky politics. It was a massive green haven in the middle of the city, stretching over 400 acres. It offered a diverse landscape with vast green spaces, scenic trails, beautiful ponds, manicured gardens, and the city’s oldest zoo. The night hummed quietly with life—distant cars murmured, and leaves whispered, breaking the calm. Toronto’s city lights glimmered in the distance, providing a dim glow.
There were fewer and fewer people in the park as the day was coming to an end. Lila shivered, blaming the chilly wind.
She decided to call Gabriel before heading back to the hotel. It didn’t take long for him to answer.
“Hey there, pretty one, missed hearing from you.” He
