Archer's gaze held hers, steady and unapologetic, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. He noticed Bella's cheeks flush red, a sight that brought a warm smile to his face, and leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to her cheek.
''There's no one else like you, Bella. I'm enjoying getting to know you,'' he reassured.
When the Honey Bee Queen heard this, she couldn't help but smile before hugging him. ''Thank you Arch,'' she muttered, smiling.
Eager to share more of her ever-growing colony, Bella invited Archer for a tour of her sprawling property. The landscape unfolded, a breathtaking expanse of towering, ancient trees with gnarled branches reaching skyward.
Beneath their canopy, the ground was a patchwork of marshy wetlands, shimmering that reflected the sunlight. Vibrant wildflowers blanketed the terrain, stretching endlessly to the horizon, their delicate petals swaying in the gentle breeze.
