Chapter 47

Alexa's POV 

I take a gentle breath, as I lie on the two-in-one sofa, with my body brushing against Dustin’s body to receive the warmth. The sun casts its golden hues across the beach, painting the world in a gentle glow. The scanty trees are here to provide the little shade and breeze we need. This is a sea environment, so we naturally have the cold and the breeze, no need for trees. With a sigh of contentment, I take a sip of my icy drink, relishing the coolness as it quenches my thirst.

The sound of crashing waves fills the air, getting into my mind and overwhelming it. I feel like my tension is being blown away at this moment. It becomes a regular sound that each time seems to wash away the tension in our minds. The salty breeze brushes against our faces, carrying the scent of the ocean and the promise of freedom. We've escaped the chaos of everyday life to find solace in this tranquil paradise, the prison of Dustin having to be with who his family wants and not who he