Prologue: The Hunger That Wasn't Love

Beyond the fence lay a world forbidden, a love unspoken, until crossing it became inevitable. Tay leapt first, reckless and sure, and New? He followed, because love like theirs was never meant to be left behind.

Author's Note: This story delves into emotional complexities and the difficult choices love demands. While it touches on themes of emotional infidelity (not b/w TN), it is not meant to glorify unfaithfulness but to explore the heart's journey of finding where it truly belongs.