Her Shield in the Shadows
A soft smile spread across my face despite my mounting curiosity, and I let her guide me forward by the hand.
"Hold on, what exactly is going on here?" I asked with a chuckle, but her hands remained securely cupped over my eyes, blocking out the light.
"Just a few more steps. Okay, step up right here," she instructed gently, and I followed her lead blindly. "We’re finally here... Okay, open them!" she squealed happily. The excitement in her tone was infectious, keeping my smile firmly in place. I waited for her hands to drop away from my face before slowly opening my eyes, finding her standing right in front of me with a brilliant grin.
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