Gavriel carefully lowered Althea onto her feet before moving behind her. She felt his fingers loosen the blindfold and a second later, the fabric slipped away from her eyes.

The moment her vision cleared, Althea froze.

Before her stretched a beautiful garden filled with rows upon rows of strawberry plants. Their vibrant red fruits peeked through the green leaves, glistening under the afternoon sunlight.

The sweet fragrance instantly filled the air. Her lips parted as she slowly took a step ...