RUBY JUNE. Charles showed up at my door with that devilish grin of his that always made my heart skip a beat. He was wearing a black leather jacket over a fitted white shirt, and I could hardly look away from him. His eyes sparkled with mischief as he extended his hand towards me. “Ready for an adventure?” he asked, his voice playful yet somehow tender. I raised an eyebrow, laughing softly. “An adventure? What do you have in mind?” “You will see,” he teased, winking. “But trust me, it’s going to be fun.” Taking his hand, I followed him out, curiosity bubbling inside me. Charles was full of surprises, and I loved how he could make the simplest things feel exciting. We drove for a while, the evening air rushing in through the windows, tangling my hair in the breeze. There was somethin

