Chapter 20

• As they glide down the mountain, the ground below rushes up to meet them, the treetops blurring into a sea of green. Soraya’s pulse races, not just from the thrill of the flight but from the intimate proximity to Ricky. She feels every movement, every breath as if they are one.
• “This is amazing!” Soraya laughs breathlessly, turning her head slightly.
• “Enjoying the ride?” Ricky chuckles, his voice steady and reassuring.