53 Waves On A River (3/3)

As Aiden's words unfurled in the quiet space between them, a smile lit up his face, transforming it into a beacon of warmth and certainty in the twilight that enveloped them. "Elara," he began, his voice carrying a weight of sincerity that made her heart pause, "I want you to know that no matter where this journey takes us, I will never forget you. Not in a thousand lifetimes."

When Aiden spoke of never forgetting Elara, his smile was like a bright star shining in the darkest of nights, and his hand on hers felt like a warm embrace, strong enough to hold her heart in place.