My heart leaps at her words. "Are you sure?" I ask, hardly daring to hope.
She nods, her eyes shining in the moonlight. "This place, our home... It's ready for new life. And so am I."
As I pull her close, overwhelmed with love and gratitude, I realize that we've done more than just build a home. We've created a sanctuary, a place of peace and hope in a world that's lost so much of both.
The golden coast may not have been what we expected, but it's given us something far more precious - a chance to create our own destiny, to build a life filled with love and purpose.
As Eve drifts off to sleep in my arms, I make a silent vow. I will protect this dream of ours with every fiber of my being. For Eve, for our future children, for the life we never thought we'd have.
Protheka may be a cruel, daunting place. But here, on this quiet stretch of coast, we've created our own small piece of paradise. And that, I realize, is worth more than any rumored utopia could ever be.
Our journey isn't over. There will be challenges ahead, dangers to face. But together, Eve and I are ready for whatever comes. Because we've found something rare and precious - a place to call home, and a love that can weather any storm.