The morning sunlight streamed through the kitchen window as Katie poured the last of the coffee into her travel mug. Mark leaned against the counter, freshly showered and dressed for the day. His sandy blonde hair was still damp, and his shirt clung neatly to his shoulders. He smiled at her, that warm, familiar expression that always made her feel grounded. "Are you sure you’ve packed everything?" he asked, glancing at th...

Chapter 5By mid-afternoon, we found ourselves wandering away from the town, away from the hotel, exploring the quieter parts of the island. The path led us past vibrant green hills, the sound of the ocean always nearby. The sky was still bright, but I noticed a few more clouds drifting across it now, casting soft shadows on the ground. But none of it mattered. All I could think about was Jack, his hand on my waist, the wa...

Chapter 1The hum of the plane's engines filled the cabin, a constant, soothing sound. But nothing about this moment felt calm. My heart was pounding, and I could feel Jack’s fingers tracing lazy circles on the inside of my wrist, sending shivers up my arm. We had just gotten married, married, and the thought still felt surreal. I kept sneaking glances at the silver band on his finger, the one that matched mine. It was rea...