Chapter 26 - Morning Struggles

As their lips parted, Sienna and David gazed at each other, the intensity of their feelings evident in their eyes. The room was filled with an electric energy, charged by the emotions they both struggled to comprehend.

For a few heartbeats, neither of them moved, as if frozen in time. Then, Sienna cleared her throat and broke the spell, whispering,

"We shouldn't have done that."

David nodded, guilt settling in his chest. "You're right. I'm sorry, Sienna. That was inappropriate, and I shouldn't have crossed that line."

Despite her words, she couldn't deny the warmth that had spread through her at the touch of his lips. She knew she should be angry or resentful, considering their past and her hidden identity, but the truth was that the kiss had felt right, as if it was meant to happen.

"We need to focus on the summit," she said, trying to regain her composure and distract herself from the lingering feelings. "It’s still very early, but we have a lot to do today, and we can't let ourselv