Lovemaking could not be more perfect. Zachary handled her like it was their last chance, as if time was slipping away and this was their only opportunity to reconnect. Indeed, they were approaching a deadline. Today could very well be the final day of their existence. Their final moments spent together. Zachary interlaced their fingers as he pushed into her one final time before they both fell into the depths of bliss.

They remained nestled together in silence, simply attuned to the gentle rhythm of each other's heartbeats. It was heartwarming and special in its own way. It instilled in her a sense of optimism that regardless of the circumstances,...