The car rolled to a gentle stop in front of the resort, the late afternoon sun casting a warm glow over the modern glass and wood facade. Leona pressed her hand to the door as Adrain hopped out first, flashing her that easy smile she’d grown so fond of.“Ready for this?” he asked, holding out his hand.Leona laughed softly, her nerves melting into excitement. “I think I’ve been ready for this since…well, since you booked it.”He grinned, tugging her gently into the passenger seat. “You deserve a break after everything. And, you know…” He leaned closer, voice soft. “I like spending time with you. Officially.”Her chest fluttered. She felt the warmth of his hand brushing hers and smiled. “Officially, huh? I like that.” She squeezed his hand back. “I like you too, Adrain. A lot.”He chuckled, the sound low and easy. “Good. I was hoping you’d say that.”The drive through the winding paths of the resort was quiet, comfortable, punctuated only by their shared glances and the occasional comm
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