Testing the Limits
The park sprawled before them, its grassy expanse shimmering with the silver sheen of rain-soaked earth. Towering oaks lined the perimeter, their branches swaying gently in the rising breeze. The air was thick with the promise of a storm, and the distant rumble of thunder set the stage with an ominous undertone.
Olivia stood at the edge of a small clearing, her hands shoved deep into the pockets of her hoodie. She looked out of place against the wild, open setting, her shoulders hunched as though she was trying to shrink into herself.
Liam approached her, his expression calm but determined. “The key is to take it slow,” he said, his voice steady. “One step at a time. No expectations, no pressure. Just see what feels natural.”
Beth plopped onto a nearby bench, her leg
