Liam's POV The sky was a mix of soft oranges and pinks as Ava and I walked hand-in-hand along the beach, the waves gently rolling onto the shore. Our little island vacation was just perfect. It was exactly what we needed. The cottage we were staying in looked simple from the outside, but inside, it was romantic—big windows overlooking the sea, cozy spaces where we could just be together, away from everything. I glanced over at Ava, who was smiling to herself, her hair blowing a little in the breeze. These past few days had been incredible. We hiked the mountains nearby, visited all the tourist spots, and even explored some hidden caves. I could still hear her laughter echoing in my mind from when we danced like idiots in the living room one night, no music, just us having fun, being car

