at the dirt is gone (despite the mud on her sweatshirt and leggings). She has beautiful black almond eyes and a heart-shaped face. A freckle stands out

eving, he couldn't control his attitude, whether she was lovely or not. He expected to have complete pr

has made an annual solo trip to this valley in Germa

are alive in this area, allowing him to travel back in time and relive the

s because travelers and locals rarely take the route he doe

ody. Her pupil dilates, and her luscious lips part as if in amazement, indicating that she feels the s

ys as she withdraws her ha

y about a lady before. This is strange. Perhaps it's the weather. Maybe it's because he hasn't had sex in tw

t down?"

r Cali to sit next to him. There wasn't e

t in the rain."

fails to ap

across her face, emphasizing her dark, beautiful eyes, which promise a country of warmth and tenderness. Her hair, which was

He doesn't want to answer this question. Sensing his reluctance, Cali fears she may stumble on something se

visiting here?" Niklaus

h my friend Sophia. So

end. She must be worried right now. My phone's

ali, their fingertips brushing against each o

f the cabin, attempting to conceal the effect of his

rapidly. And gladly, she an

ali." On the other sid

to contact you. I assumed you'd been

I should not have strayed for so

y are you? It's raining cats and dog

cabin. Don't be concerned

? You're not in any danger right now, are y

li approac

how he figured out what

n't be concerned about me. When the

e rain will last until tomorrow m

sing. Is she required to spend the entire night a

ht in the cabin. It will be tough

h Nik? Is he attractive? Does he

" Cali e

ll me the name of the cabin

is still determining

r whereabouts. I also have his phone number." Howeve

elf. She is not the impulsive type. She always considers her options before taki

s as she kisses Sophia goo

of the phone to Nik, avoiding any touches that would

e despite being unha

until tomorrow morning," Cali cou

ses, his use of the words "we," "sleep," and "alone,"

ind and finds her flus

more, to kiss her for no

had several relationships with women who want to date him, bed him, and have his children. He is often in the news as the richest eligible bachelor. They recognize him before

t arrogant; she has a genuine grin and is a little awkward in an appealing manner. When she looks at him, her eyes sparkle with sincerity and warmth, yes

because he's tired of ladies continually fluttering their eyelashes at him, attempting to seduce him

hs of celibacy he had mai

sire. He walks over to the window and prete

bably flood the ro

s replies. "What are y

siness trip in town and has requested me to accompany her.

enjoy th

The truth is that getting lost in the valley

ake off your

ed. Her head is full

he obvious. Cali's face is the color of a ripe toma

presence. He appreciates how she has

-shirt underneath and uncomf

placing the sweatshirt n

even though he likes Cali in her white T-shirt, whic

jacket, surrounded by his aroma, a combination of rai

jacket, he appears lean. Cali realizes he appears thin but muscular and athletic, perfec

y touching hers. She was on the verge of jumping. Nik

" Cali attempts to hide he

painful, expression. Cali is aware that she has touched a s

re of this. She could see that this place was weighing him down. Is he reminded of anyone by th

e on Friday,"

ry it. It serves the world's best seafood spaghetti. ...I used to.

at she is daydreaming. They are, after all, simply two people who happened to be in the same cabin on a rainy day. An attractive

inue telling her what has happened to him and what causes him grief every day. He couldn't, however. He couldn't drag her into his insane world, filled with h