The following night, Damian and Lilith met again in the village square, just as they had promised. Under the same moonlit sky, their conversations flowed easily, laughter blending with the soft sounds of the night. Each evening, they learned more about each other, their bond growing stronger with every story shared and secret whispered.

One night, as they strolled through the quiet streets, Lilith turned to Damian, her curiosity evident. “Damian, why do we always meet at night? Wouldn’t it be nice to see the village in the daylight? I could show you all my favorite places.”

Damian hesitated, his eyes shifting away...