The weight of the decision lingered in the air like a thick fog as Aura made her choice. The forest, with its untamed wilderness and shadows, had been her refuge—a place of silence and self-discovery. But it was no longer enough. Ashcroft's web had been torn apart, and for the first time in years, she could see the edges of freedom. But what came next?
Packing her few belongings, Aura left the safety of the woods. She didn't look back. Each step she took on the dirt path felt heavier than the last, like she was leaving more than just trees behind. But this was the only way forward. The life she had built with Logan, the one they had dreamt of together, was waiting for her. She couldn't hide any longer.
Meanwhile, Logan was facing his own inner storm.