Nina found herself with her back pressed against the rough bark of a tree, both of them catching their breath as the rain poured relentlessly around them. Their soaked clothes clung to their bodies, and droplets traced paths down their skin.
"Leon… we're completely drenched," Nina murmured between shallow breaths.
"I know," Leon replied, his golden eyes glowing faintly. "And I don't like getting wet."
Despite his words, there was something unspoken in the way he looked at her that made the rain and cold seem irrelevant. And the scent she had was soft and comforting. Like the blooming orchids and roses.
In that moment, Nina felt it too, the bond he had spoken of before. Her heart began to race, thudding like a drum in her chest.
She inhaled, taking in the faint scent that lingered around Leon. It was earthy, warm, and oddly calming. As her gaze met his, her irises shimmered with a soft blue glow, mirroring the connection they shared.
"Is this..."
