Prologue
She stood in the darkness,all alone,by the sequestered riverbank.Clad in dim moonlight and a white sleeved dress,her skin acquired a ghostly aura.The mild breeze caressed her wild tresses as she lost herself in a reverie.The faint rustle of leaves behind jutted her back to reality.She didn't turn back ,but whispered,"You're late."
"Claire,I know-"
"Jenna will be awake by now.I shall leave."
"No ,Claire,please don't.We're meeting after so long-"
Now,she turned to face him.His eyes pleaded her to stay a moment longer,yet she left the message unnoticed.She touched his stubble, muttered,"Later,Devin",and made her way back through the density of the woods.
He watched her elegant figure recede through the dark.The tranquility in her eyes left him dazzled as he thought,"My God!She's beautiful!''...