Chapter 343

Chapter 343

Chloe had always been a bit of a germaphobe. Since arriving here, the lack of a proper place to bathe had been driving her nuts. Sure, she could dunk herself in the sea, but it just wasn't the same.

Out of nowhere, she remembered that little stream they stumbled upon on their first day while foraging for mushrooms with Juztin and Connor. It was fresh water. Flowing down from a mountain, the waterfall created a deep, crystal-clear pool at its base. Chloe had been mesmerized by it the moment she laid eyes on it.

found herself standing by the serene pool. By day, you could practically see the bottom through the clear water, but now it was shrouded in darkness.

It wasn't as cold as she had feared. Instead, it was pleasantly warm. As she submerged her body, a sigh of relief escaped her lips. She began to swim, the nighttime breeze rustling the leaves in

making her look like a mermaid bathed in its glow, wrapped in the embrace of the night. She felt an exhilarating

heard some noises. "Who's there!" she called out, quickly turning around and submerging her body, leaving only her head above the surface. As the clouds parted, moonlight poured down, and there he was—Connor, bare-chested, with his torso half-submerged in the water. He leaned casually on a boulder, arms folded, watching Chloe intently. His gaze was deep his expression unreadable. So quiet and brooding, he seemed to blend

quickly replaced by a surge of anger. "Connor, what are you doing here?" she demanded, her voice sharp. Connor's expression remained calm, his eyes as deep and unpredictable as the night sky. He didn't move, still leaning against the rock. His voice was a bit hoarse, "I should be asking you

"I wasn't," Connor denied, but then a sly smile tugged at his

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