THE moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery glow upon the Harborview beach. The rhythmic lull of the waves created a serene backdrop as Jace and Abby strolled along the shoreline, their footsteps leaving imprints in the damp sand.
Jace, usually brimming with exuberance, felt exceptionally calm in Abby's presence. Something that had always been the case ever since the two of them met. She just had that kind of effect on him. Maybe that's why he'd been enjoying this little journey across this town with her.
They walked in companionable silence, the only sounds being the whispers of the ocean and the soft rustle of the night breeze.
As they reached a secluded cove, Jace couldn't help but steal glances at Abby. The moonlight caught the subtle play of emotions on her face as she gazed out at the horizon. Her eyes held a depth—a reservoir of unspoken stories and silent dreams. Something that he had long noticed since the moment he laid eyes on her.
