Katerina's POV The Santini ranch sat deep in the Hudson Valley, hidden behind high iron gates and miles of forested private roads. Spread across hundreds of acres, the estate was a blend of rugged countryside and quiet luxury. On the way to the massive stone mansion that was practically hidden by dense woods, we passed by white-fenced horse fields, and private lakes. The property had everything wealth could buy: stables filled with purebred horses, guest cabins tucked among the trees, a private shooting range, a hunting lodge by the lake, and even a helipad where we landed. And these were the only things I saw. Alejandro surprised me one Saturday and invited me to his ranch, so he could teach me how to use the gun and ride a horse. He originally asked me to invite my 'friends', but

