Chapter 100: A Future Worth Fighting For

Taylor couldn’t sleep that night. The weight of Mia’s situation pressed heavily on her chest, and even Alex’s comforting presence beside her couldn’t entirely chase away the anxiety gnawing at her. She lay there, staring up at the ceiling, listening to the soft rhythm of Alex’s breathing, her thoughts racing. She had promised Alex she would be careful, but how could she be when Mia was in such danger? Every time she closed her eyes, she saw the fear in Mia’s face, the desperation in her voice. Dominic was a looming shadow over them all, and the thought of him hurting anyone she cared about made her blood run cold. Taylor turned onto her side, facing Alex. In the dim light of the room, she could make out the peaceful lines of Alex’s face, the way her hair fell softly across the pillow. Taylor reached out, brushing a strand of hair away from Alex’s forehead, her touch light and tender. As if sensing Taylor’s unrest, Alex stirred, her eyes fluttering open. She smiled sleepily at Taylor