Chapter 24: Chapter 24 : Safe Haven

Lexie's POV

The secluded cabin stands proudly in the outskirts of the city, surrounded by a lush, verdant landscape. The trees tower above us, their branches forming an intricate canopy that filters sunlight into dappled shadows on the forest floor. The air is thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, and I can hear the distant murmur of a trickling stream.

Here, in this private haven, the chaos of the world fades away, leaving only the intense connection between Noland and me.

As we step inside the cabin, the warmth of the wooden walls envelops us like an embrace. A crackling fire dances in the hearth, its flickering light casting a cozy glow across the room. Noland reaches for my hand, his touch electrifying, sending shivers down my spine as he leads me further into this sanctuary.

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Noland's POV

"Are you cold, Lexie?" I ask, aware of her shivering form against mine. Her green eyes meet mine, filled with a depth of emotion that I can't quite decipher.