Chapter 30 Whispers Of Peace

• The stars shimmered like scattered diamonds against a velvet sky, casting a silvery glow over the porch where Emma and Lucas sat, wrapped in each other’s arms. The warmth of his body beside her, the steady rhythm of his breath, and the subtle sway of the porch swing made her feel like—for the first time in years—she could simply be.
• No battles to fight. No truths to unearth. No secrets waiting to crush her.
• Just peace.