As Sebastian watched Scarlet make her way back toward the entrance of the monastery, a tangle of conflicting emotions surged within him. He felt a growing warmth and admiration for her, a connection that seemed to deepen with each passing day. It both thrilled and terrified him!

Unwillingly, Sebastian found himself drawn to Scarlet's vibrant spirit, her resilience, and the way her laughter echoed in his mind long after it had faded from the air. She was unlike anyone he had ever known, and despite his best efforts to resist, he found himself falling for her against his own wishes.

He had vowed to never let his heart be swayed...