SECRET KISSES

Meanwhile, Lance was still trying to impress with his tent setup skills, only to be embarrassed when Iris pulled out an air pump and started inflating her tent.

Lance stared, surprised. "Wait, is this an inflatable tent?"

Iris grinned. "What else? So much more convenient."

Lance had nothing to say, his opportunity to show off slipping away.

As the tent inflated, Emerald decided to take a short walk. She had felt confined for so long, and today, she finally felt a sense of freedom.

Suddenly, out of nowhere, a hand pulled her into the shadows before she could even cry out. Her heart pounded as she looked up at her captor, only to see Alaric.

"Mr. Corrigan!" she gasped, her voice trembling.

Alaric tightened his grip on her waist, his intense gaze piercing into her. His eyes held an emotion that both unsettled and thrilled her, as though he could consume her with just his look.