CHAPTER 3

Emiliana and Jace set off on a nature walk, enjoying the fresh air and the beautiful scenery. The sun is shining down on them, casting a warm glow across their faces as they explore the woods together. They chat and laugh as they walk, their conversation flowing easily between them.

As they walk deeper into the woods, Emiliana feels a sense of adventure that she hasn't felt in years. She's always been a bit of a daredevil, and being in the great outdoors always brings out the best in her. She jumps over fallen branches and climbs up steep hills, feeling alive and free.

Jace seems to be having just as much fun as she is. He matches her energy and enthusiasm, and she can't help but notice how handsome he looks with his messy hair and the sweat on his brow.

As they come to a clearing, they stumble upon a beautiful waterfall. The sound of the rushing water is peaceful and calming, and Emiliana feels her heart skip a beat as Jace turns to her.

"Isn't this amazing?" he says, his eyes fixed on her.

Emiliana nods, lost in the moment. She feels a sudden urge to kiss him, to feel his lips on hers, and before she can even think, she leans in and kisses him deeply.

Jace responds eagerly, wrapping his arms around her waist and pulling her close. Their lips move together in a passionate dance, their bodies pressed tightly against each other.

For a moment, Emiliana forgets where she is, forgetting everything except the feel of Jace's lips on hers. But then she pulls back, her breathing heavy and her heart racing.

He traced his hands to her butt through her cloth and pressed it lightly, he traced his hands from there and tried touching the tip of her vagina from the back from under her skirt but Emiliana stopped him abruptly.

"We shouldn't have done that," she whispers, feeling guilty for giving in to her desires.

Jace looks at her with a mix of longing and regret. "I know," he says. "But I couldn't help myself."

They continue their walk, the tension between them palpable. Emiliana feels a sense of longing that she can't explain, a desire to be close to Jace in a way that she's never felt before, and at the same time, she didn’t.

She wasn’t just sure.

As they walk, they come across a mysterious object in the woods. It's a small box, intricately carved and hidden under a pile of leaves. Emiliana picks it up, feeling the weight of it in her hands.

"What do you think it is?" she asks Jace, holding the box up for him to see.

He shakes his head. "I have no idea. But there's something about it that feels... important."

"I don't know," Jace said, studying the paper sticking out from a corner in the box. "But it seems like there's something important hidden around here."

Emiliana felt a thrill of excitement. She loved a good mystery, and this was shaping up to be a great one. She and Jace decided to keep the box and the message a secret for now, but they couldn't stop thinking about it as they walked back to camp.

It was almost midnight, and Emiliana found herself lying in her bunk, unable to sleep. She couldn't stop thinking about the kiss and the mysterious box. She wondered what else was in store for her at this camp and if there was a chance that she and Jace could be more than just friends.

Just as she was about to drift off, she heard a rustling outside. She sat up, listening intently. Was someone sneaking around camp?

She quietly slipped out of bed and crept to the window. As she peered outside, she saw a shadowy figure moving through the trees.