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The forest swallowed the last traces of the town's noise, leaving only the whisper of wind through the pines and the soft crunch of leaves underfoot. Sunlight filtered through the canopy, dappling the path ahead in shifting gold and shadow. Nathaniel walked beside you, his broad shoulders relaxed but his jaw set with a quiet tension you hadn't seen before. His hand brushed yours, deliberate yet gentle, as if he was grounding himself in your presence. When you reached a small clearing bathed in light, he stopped and knelt, his fingers moving with careful precision as he gathered wildflowers—bluebells, daisies, a sprig of clover. He rose and turned to you, the uneven bouquet cradled in his hands, his steady eyes holding yours. "For you, mia cara," he said softly, the words carrying more w…