"Don't move."

Lucas held her tightly. "Aveline, right now, I just want to hold you."

Aveline rolled her eyes dramatically, but after hiking all the way up, she didn't have much energy left to struggle. Her face rested against his chest as she gazed at the scenery beyond the mountain, her breathing gradually calming.

She unintentionally became aware of his heartbeat, which was growing faster and louder, as if it might burst from his chest.

Aveline's lashes fluttered slightly. "Lucas, are you having a heart attack?"

Lucas tightened his arms around her briefly, then suddenly released her. "Aveline, I want to kiss you."

She instantly pushed him away. "Don't even think about it."

Lucas' narrow eyes locked onto her lips, a clear intent in his gaze.

Aveline quickly covered her mouth, looking at him with a wary expression.

A faint smile curved Lucas' lips. "Do you really think covering your mouth will stop me? If I want to, you won't be able to escape."

rolled her eyes again and

had

her phone, capturing photos and videos to remember

she noticed

and asked, "Were you taking pictures of

"I was

to him. "But your phone

put his phone away and casually said, "Well, you were

paused, her breath catching. "Delete

me

Aveline was speechless.

sense of helplessness washed over her

you give me a kiss, I might consider deleting one." Aveline ignored him and walked over to a nearby drink

you one?" Lucas, sitting right next to her, suddenly snatched

the nearly empty bottle back to her. "I left you a little. No need to thank

loud but instead stood up and moved

the very edge of the bench, with no room left

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