Just as she was about to rise and leave the clearing, a gentle rustle of leaves behind her caught her attention. Grace turned, expecting to see Grayson returning, but instead, there stood Dominic, the moonlight casting a soft glow on his features.
“Do you have a place for one?”
He approached with a sheepish smile, a touch of uncertainty in his eyes. "I hope I'm not interrupting something. I saw the candles from a distance and thought I'd check out who was intruding on my secret place." He teased.
Grace couldn't help but feel a mix of surprise and relief. Dominic's unexpected presence brought a new layer of complexity to the night. "It's... hope I can intrude here.” Dominic sat beside her.
“Yes, you can Grace.”
“Grayson planned this surprise date, and it's been a bit of a roller coaste
