Chapter 74: Before the Storm

1 Chapter 1: The Girl Who Looked at the Stars 

2 Chapter 2: The Signal from the Stars 

3 Chapter 3: The Descent begins 

4 Chapter 4: The Visitor 

5 Chapter 5: The Deal 

6 Chapter 6: The Angel Behind the Glass 

7 Chapter 7: The Awakening 

8 Chapter 8: The Isolation 

9 Chapter 9: The Dream 

10 Chapter 10: The Voice Behind the Silence 

11 Chapter 11: Beneath Protocols 

12 Chapter 12: The First Step 

13 Chapter 13: Fractured Trust 

14 Chapter 14: Uncharted Ground 

15 Chapter 15: Through the Glass 

16 Chapter 16: Beyond the Data 

17 Chapter 17: Unveiled 

18 Chapter 18: Beneath the Surface 

19 Chapter 19: Unspoken Curiosity 

20 Chapter 20: The Shifting Lens 

21 Chapter 21: Unspoken Moves 

22 Chapter 22: Silent Confessions 

23 Chapter 23: A Glimpse of Freedom 

24 Chapter 24: Barefoot in Bloom 

25 Chapter 25: Shadows Over the Horizon 

26 Chapter 26: A Breach of Peace 

27 Chapter 27: A Growing Storm 

28 Chapter 28: Echoes of a Lost World 

29 Chapter 29: Stirring Hearts 

30 Chapter 30: Whispers in the Dark 

31 Chapter 31: The Compass Between Us 

32 Chapter 32: Lines We Crossed (16+) 

33 Chapter 33: A Pull That Can’t Be Ignored (16+) 

34 Chapter 34: Fevered Bond (18+) 

35 Chapter 35: Only for Him (18+) 

36 Chapter 36: Scent of You 

37 Chapter 37: Uninvited Presence (18+) 

38 Chapter 38: Between Hope and Chains 

39 Chapter 39: Behind Closed Doors 

40 Chapter 40: Beneath the Garden’s Silence 

41 Chapter 41: Vows in the Shadows 

42 Chapter 42: No Turning Back 

43 Chapter 43: A Father’s Silence 

44 Chapter 44: The Message 

45 Chapter 45: A Sealed Promise (18+) 

46 Chapter 46: The Goodbye She Planned 

47 Chapter 47: The Silent Hour 

48 Chapter 48: The Escape Begins 

49 Chapter 49: The Place That Waits 

50 Chapter 50: Containment Breach 

51 Chapter 51: Welcome Home 

52 Chapter 52: A Seat at the Table 

53 Chapter 53: Whispers in the Steam (18+) 

54 Chapter 54: A Love Sealed in Silence 

55 Chapter 55: Whispers of Change 

56 Chapter 56: The Heart Knows First 

57 Chapter 57: The Warmth of Home 

58 Chapter 58: Snips and Surprises 

59 Chapter 59: The Spark of a New Discovery 

60 Chapter 60: A Star is Born 

61 Chapter 61: Shadows Behind the Curtain 

62 Chapter 62: A Bath and Little Cries 

63 Chapter 63: A Fortress of Love 

64 Chapter 64: A Blooming Corner of Peace 

65 Chapter 65: Signs of Something More 

66 Chapter 66: The Storm Is Coming 

67 Chapter 67: The Journey Begins 

68 Chapter 68: Toward the Unknown 

69 Chapter 69: The Crystal Core 

70 Chapter 70: Rest and Plans 

71 Chapter 71: Safe Return 

72 Chapter 72: A Day to Remember 

73 Chapter 73: Hooked on You 

74 Chapter 74: Before the Storm 

75 Chapter 75: Torn Apart 

76 Chapter 76: The Ties That Burn 

77 Chapter 77: Same City, Same Threat 

78 Chapter 78: Into the Lion’s Den 

79 Chapter 79: A Bargain of Shadows 

80 Chapter 80: The Deal 

81 Chapter 81: Unleashing the Fire 

82 Chapter 82: The Fall of Control 

83 Chapter 83: Finally, Home 

84 Epilogue: Five Years Later 