CHAPTER EIGHTY SEVEN: STARS

As the night progressed, their connection deepened. They talked for hours, sharing their hopes and dreams, their fears and insecurities. It was a night of intimacy and vulnerability, where they felt closer than ever before. Jack gently brushed a strand of hair from Alana's face, his touch sending a shiver down her spine. "You're so beautiful," he whispered, his voice filled with adoration. Alana felt a warmth spread through her, her heart swelling with love. "I feel so lucky to have you," she said softly. "You've always been my rock, my safe haven." "And you are my light," Jack replied, his eyes filled with emotion. "I don't know what I would do without you." Their lips met in a tender kiss, a kiss that quickly deepened with passion. The world outside ceased to exist as they lost themselves in each other. Their movements were slow and deliberate, savoring every touch, every kiss. The connection between them was electric, filled with a deep, abiding love. They moved to the bed, the