In Retreated, a woman steps away from the routines and expectations of her everyday life in search of peace and clarity. At a secluded retreat, she meets another woman she never expected to encounter. What begins with quiet conversations and lingering glances slowly grows into an undeniable attraction. Their connection unfolds with tenderness, curiosity, and growing desire, as both women discover the courage to let go of old boundaries and embrace what feels true. Retreated is a sensual sapphic novella about intimacy, longing, self-discovery, and the quiet intensity of falling for someone when you least expect it. It explores emotional closeness and physical desire with warmth, authenticity, and elegance.