Chapter 107: Beyond the Horizon

The night was alive with the sound of crashing waves as Taylor and Alex stood at the edge of the pier, the ocean stretching endlessly before them. The air was crisp, filled with the scent of salt and the promise of something more. Taylor's hand brushed against Alex's as they both gazed out at the horizon, the stars reflecting in their eyes like distant dreams. Taylor felt her heart racing, not from fear but from the overwhelming emotions that had been building up inside her. The moments they had shared recently had deepened her feelings for Alex, pushing her to a point where she could no longer deny the love that consumed her. She stole a glance at Alex, whose profile was illuminated by the soft glow of the moonlight. Alex looked peaceful, yet there was a certain tension in his posture, as if he was waiting for something—something that Taylor knew only she could provide. The silence between them was thick with unspoken words. Taylor knew it was time to break it, to let her heart spe