Chapter 43: New Beginnings
The morning sun crept over the horizon, casting a soft glow across the camp as the survivors stirred from their sleep. The air felt different, as though something had shifted beneath the surface—a weight of tension lifting, but one uncertainty still lingered.
Alex sat at the edge of the camp, watching the first rays of light stretch across the sky. Her mind was a tangled mess of thoughts—Liam's return, the growing responsibilities of leadership, and most of all, Ethan. She could feel the weight of their unresolved emotions hanging between them like an unsaid truth, one that had gnawed at her for weeks. It had to be addressed, but how? Their bond was stronger than ever, but she knew they couldn't go on without confronting the reality of their feelings.
The sound of footsteps broke through her reverie. She didn't have to turn around to know who it was.
