Chapter 108: A Whisper in the Dark

It was quiet after the fireworks, and the sounds of the night were only the sound of the water and the distant noise of the city. Taylor and Alex walked down the pier holding hands; they still pondered over what the other said, but that was more like a sweet pressure. This is how it felt, as if the world immediately opened and everything in it was now filled with a new light. They were not this cautious with emotions and not shy to face realities. It was love—real and complete and immediate and without reservation. However, Taylor felt that something was wrong inside her, despite the fact that the night was perfect. She couldn’t put a finger on it, yet the darkness was alive, like a voice calling from the void that threatened to undercut the feeling of contentment. Maybe it is because her affection for Alex has become deeper and more intense in such a short period of time, and she feels that something will come and destroy it all. The feeling of love was almost equal to the feeling o