~Isabella POV

We continued walking along the narrow forest path, the sound of our footsteps crunching against the dry leaves filling the air. My legs were starting to ache, and my patience was wearing thin. Kate, however, didn’t seem to share my exhaustion. She was busy giggling and tossing her hair as she flirted shamelessly with Luscious, who maintained a polite but distant demeanor, occasionally offering her a slight smile or nod.

“I can’t believe how well you know this forest,” Kate gushed, glancing sideways at him. “You must’ve spent so much time here.”

Luscious shrugged. “It’s like a second home to me.”

“That’s so impressive,” Kate said, her voice...