The Love From Vengeance

297: BEAR PROBLEMS

LUKE’S POV

The first light of dawn began to paint the sky with soft pastel hues, I gently shook Ariel awake. “Hey, love, wake up,” I whispered, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face.

Ariel stirred, blinking sleepily as she slowly registered her surroundings. “What’s going on?” she mumbled, her voice still thick with sleep.

“Come on, I have a surprise for you,” I said, my excitement bubbling beneath the surface.

With a curious glance, Ariel allowed me to help her up from the cozy nest of blankets we had made on the floor. I led her outside, where the crisp morning air greeted us with its invigorating chill. The sky was a canvas of soft purples and pinks, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of dew–kissed grass.

“Where are we going?” Ariel asked, her curiosity piqued.

“You’ll see,” I replied with a grin, taking her hand in mine as we made our way through the

quiet streets, leaving the hospital’s location. And we got into my car, I drove to somewhere

different.

Earlier this morning, she was filled with fear, so I wanted to give her a delightful face at least, before carrying out anything else today.

So, arriving at the spot, I got out of my car and went to help Ariel walk out as well. She smiled at me, while I held her hand, feeling her soft and wonderful fingers. We were at a

small riverside area.

We walked in comfortable silence, the only sound accompanying us being the soft crunch of gravel beneath our feet. As we approached the edge of the area, the sound of rushing water filled the air, growing louder with each step we took.

Finally, we arrived at our destination: a secluded spot overlooking the great river. The water stretched out before us, its surface shimmering in the early morning light. The riverbanks were lined with tall trees, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze.

“Oh, Luke, it’s beautiful,” Ariel breathed, her eyes wide with wonder.

I smiled, squeezing her hand affectionately. “I thought you might like it,” I said, leading her to a spot where we could sit and watch the river together.

297: BEAR PROBLEMS

LUKE’S POV

The first light of dawn began to paint the sky with soft pastel hues, I gently shook Ariel

I awake. “Hey, love, wake up,” I whispered, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face.

“What’s going on?” she mumbled, her voice still thick

for you,” I said, my

blankets we had made on the floor. I led her outside, where the crisp morning air greeted us with its invigorating chill. The sky was a canvas of soft purples and pinks, and the air was filled with the sweet fragrance

Ariel asked, her curiosity

way through the quiet streets,

different.

I wanted to give

out

the spot, I got out of my car and went to help Ariel walk out as well. She smiled at me, while I held her hand, feeling her soft and wonderful fingers. We were at

small riverside area.

gravel beneath our feet. As we approached the edge of the area, the sound of rushing.

river. The water stretched out before us, its surface shimmering in the early morning light. The riverbanks were

breathed, her eyes wide with wonder.

might like it,” I said, leading her. to a spot where we could sit and watch the river

BEAR PROBLEM

we gazed out at

silence, content to be in each other’s company as we watched the world awaken around us. The sun rose higher in the sky, casting a

you by my side,” Ariel said softly, resting her

top of her head, feeling a surge of love and gratitude wash over me. I feel the same way,” I whispered, tightening my hold on her.

our own little world, the worries and stresses of everyday life seemed to melt away. All that mattered was the here and now, the two of us together, sharing this quiet moment

the hustle and bustle of another day. Reluctantly, we

a picture,” I said,

a quick photo. We both laughed at how silly we looked, and I couldn’t resist the urge to

from behind us. We

no,” Ariel whispered, her eyes wide with

until it goes away,” I reassured her, trying to remain calm.

grip on my hand tightened. As we crouched down behind the bushes, I had to realize how her whole

be fine,” I whispered, trying to soothe

know. I’m not scared,” she said,

sounds

a skeptical look, but I could see the fear in her eyes. I

we had

scared, alright? She

that? I mean, we got a bear moving around

you? She told me in a whisper

you say ”