Chapter 130

• In the intimate warmth of the kitchen, surrounded by the comforting aroma of simmering spices, Damien’s heartbeat quickened as he held Charlotte close. The laughter that had just spilled from her lips lingered in the air, wrapping around them like an embrace of its own. It was a moment suspended in time, a fragile bubble where doubts faded and possibilities blossomed.
• As he looked into her eyes, sparkling with a glimmer of hope, he felt overwhelmed by the tide of emotions that surged within him. All the moments they had shared, all the unspoken words that hung between them, flooded his mind. It felt as if they were standing at the edge of a precipice, peering into an expansive unknown that promised both fear and the thrill of discovery.
• “Charlotte,” he murmured, the sound barely breaking the silence, yet heavy with intention. She tilted her head slightly, her expression shifting from curiosity to something deeper, and a spark ignited in his chest. This was the moment.