Chapter 72

• We stayed like that for what felt like hours, wrapped in each other's warmth, our hearts beating in sync.
• The sound of the waterfall continued to serenade us, and I could have stayed there forever, cradled in the safety of Leo's arms, the outside world forgotten. But as the night deepened, reality began to creep back in, reminding us that we couldn’t hide away forever.
• Eventually, Leo pulled back slightly, his fingers gently brushing over my arm. “We should probably get some rest,” he said softly, though there was a hint of reluctance in his voice. “There’s a lot we need to face tomorrow.”