Chapter one hundred& forty four

As they broke apart, gasping for breath, Sam looked into Bella's eyes once more. "Bella, I want to be with you. I want us to be together, no matter what anyone else says."

Bella smiled, tears of joy in her eyes. "I want that too, Sam. More than anything."

Sam wrapped his arms around Bella, holding her close. "Then let's make it happen. Let's start our new life together, and never look back."

Bella nodded, snuggling into Sam's embrace. "I'm ready, Sam. I'm ready for anything, as long as I'm with you."

And with that, they sat together in the cool breeze, watching the sun set over the ocean. They knew that their path would not be easy, but they were ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead, as long as they faced them together.

Lily turned to face them, her eyes gleaming in the dim light.

"I had to come here to meet someone," she said cryptically.

"Who?" Rajan asked, his hand on his weapon.

Lily hesitated for a moment, then spoke again. "The vampires. They have been watching you, and t