I kissed her hand as it passed my lips, and I cuddled her close. "I know. And here and now, I'm not going anywhere."

I knew what she was talking about. On this island, our relationship was doomed. The best we could hope for was how Polly and Zell had disappeared together. But here and now, this moment was worth all future heartbreak.

"I want to hold onto this moment as long as possible," I whispered.