The Mountain Between Us Novels & Stories

He found Mya next to him, packing her backpack next, and Gloria lying quietly on the ground. “You’re up. Let’s go,” said Mya. Adrian nodded and stood up. He checked on Gloria before he put her on his back once again and continued to walk ahead. Mya put out the campfire and followed him. They were now very close to the mountain. The mountain in the rainforest was not very tall, just slightly taller than the trees. However, the mountain had a unique form, and not a single blade of grass was growing on it. The mountain stood there, barren.

The beauty of nature surrounded them, serving as a constant reminder of the vastness and strength of their love. During their hikes, they would often pause to take in the panoramic views, the valleys below seeming like miniature worlds. It was in these moments that Rose and Liam found solace and healing. The mountains became their sanctuary, allowing them to let go of the past and immerse themselves in the present. The sound of the wind whispering through the trees and the distant call of birds created a symphony that resonated deep within their souls.

Martha yelled, joining me where I was standing as we looked at the mountain moving slowly towards us. “Or we can just get away from here and get back to the pack,” I smiled. It was a smart idea but as we turned around, we saw hordes of rogues snarling towards us. They had trapped us. We were stuck between the falling mountain and the wolves. Something landed between my team and the wolves, causing dust to rise into the air and block our sight, but soon the dust settled and the person before us wasn’t surprising. I walked ahead to look at the man and point at him.

Not for closure or clarity or answers to impossible questions. But for this. For moments where we're just two people standing on a mountain, holding hands, being small together.

Platinum spoke about manners first. Matthew looked ahead. There was a vast landscape ahead of them that they could see the mountain range and forest, even the rivers below. One thing that stood out most was the peak of the highest mountain in the world. “Mount Alp?” Matthew mentioned the name of the mountain. “Correct. Specifically, we are going toward my home.” “I see. But why?” “Like I said, it was a good chance that happened. There is someone I want you to meet. Someone you need to meet.”

With that, we decided to climb the nearby mountain. Neither of us spoke at first. When we finally reached a clearing halfway up the mountain ridge, the wind greeted us. It was light, carrying the scent of the budding leaves. We spread a woven blanket over the grass. The elders had packed more food than necessary, as though anticipating that conversation required sustenance. I sat down first and pulled my knees slightly toward my chest. Rome remained standing for a moment, looking out over the valley. Then he crouched and reached into the inner pocket of his coat.

It was late in the afternoon when we stood on the mountain ledge overlooking the valley that harbored the small community of Verso. Although we were still too far away for me to see that actual village, realizing its position between two mountains, I could easily see how the community could remain under the radar of Bartholomew’s people.

He said and kissed the side of my face which made me smile. "It can be our little secret. Why are we here though? Is it not dangerous here?" "This is the boundary between Mountain Peak and Redmoon, babe. Not even rogues will be brave enough to come here because they know they'll be killed. And you're seriously asking that? It's me and you, plus the beautiful golden sky, what do you think?"

The future stretched endlessly before them—not perfect, not easy, but beautiful. Together. Always together. And so, the story that had begun with a lonely girl and a dangerous stranger arrived at its final page. Not with the hollow sting of tragedy, and not with the bitterness of loss, but with the greatest, most profound victory of all: A life well lived. A love that endured. A family that grew. A forever earned. As the night embraced the world, the Dream continued. Forever. THE END ❤️ Midnight Between Us By Josephine