When they reached the conservatory, Julian paused. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and jasmine. "I know this is sudden, butI find they’re better shared."
He placed the stone in her hand. It felt inexplicably warm. Against her better judgment, Elara bought it. Let Love In: Open Your Heart and Mind to Attrac...
As they walked, the conversation didn't feel like a chore. Julian was a landscape architect—someone who built beauty out of dirt. He talked about how gardens required the courage to plant things that might not bloom for years. When they reached the conservatory, Julian paused