Relentless Pursuit

"Anne, you've arrived at a grand estate, its gardens filled with beautiful roses. Your prince is in the garden, waving at you. His voice is gentle, and his smile is captivating. Step by step, you walk toward him."

Anne's breathing quickened, and her feet moved slightly.

How could she forget? Leonard's favorite outfit was always a white suit. From the moment she first saw him, Anne had thought he was the most handsome man in the world.

"Anne, you can close your eyes now and slowly imagine the world I'm describing to you."

Anne relaxed, following Eric's instructions. His voice was so gentle and soothing that all her worries seemed to vanish.

"You follow the prince into a tunnel. Tell me, what does it look like?"

Eric's forehead was beaded with sweat as he focused intently on guiding Anne's emotions.