37. Waterfalls 

Rafael's POV

I twirled her around, sensing her smile as I admired the array of butterflies enveloping us. It was an unusual sight since creatures usually appear later in the day, but today was different, almost as if they were aware of Astrid's presence.

"Wow!" Astrid exclaimed, gazing at the multicolored butterflies that surrounded the lush grass around us.

"Look at that one; it's so beautiful," she said, pointing to one.

"Indeed, very beautiful," I replied, not focusing on the butterflies but on Astrid. Her radiant smile was more enchanting than any fluttering wings.

"Would you like one to come and sit on you?" I asked.

"Of course,...