Love Confessions (I)

Seraphina stepped out of the study and found Arwan waiting for her, leaning against the railing with his arms crossed.

The soft glow of lanterns, mixed with the deep shadows of the night, was casting an ethereal glow on him. He looked impossibly handsome, his features more defined in the low light, and her heart skipped a beat just seeing him there.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice soft but curious as her gaze locked onto his.

He lifted his head, his deep emerald eyes meeting hers. A tender and beautiful smile curved his lips as he pushed himself off the railing and took a step toward her. "Waiting for you," he said simply, his voice rich and smooth.

Before Seraphina could ask why, Arwan extended his hand toward her. There was no hesitation in her as she slipped her hand into his, feeling the familiar warmth of his skin. His grip was gentle yet firm, as if he was afraid to let her go but also didn't want to overwhelm her.