THE END

Dear Readers,

I don't even know where to begin.

This journey has been long, emotional, intense, and incredibly personal, and you have been with me through every moment—the highs, the lows, the heartbreaks, the triumphs, and the quiet moments in between.

From the very first chapter, you embraced Alex and Chan's story with open hearts. You felt her struggles, her resilience, her fears, and her love, and you never once wavered in your support. You cheered for her victories, cried through her pain, and held on to hope even when things felt impossible.

You believed in her.

You believed in her strength. In her healing. In her ability to love again after loss, to fight for her future, and to build something beautiful out of the broken pieces of her past.

And in doing so, you reminded me that stories—the ones we read, the ones we write, the ones we live—are not just about words on a page. They are about connection. About feeling seen, feeling understood, feeling like we are not alone in this world.

This story was never just about romance or recovery or resilience.

It was about love.Love that heals.Love that grows.Love that stays.

And that love wouldn't have meant anything if not for you.

So, from the bottom of my heart—thank you.

Thank you for every comment, every message, every moment you spent with these characters.Thank you for caring about them as much as I did.Thank you for allowing me to share this story with you.

And most of all—thank you for believing in love, in strength, in new beginnings.

A Special Thank You to Emily, Lisa, and Sarah

To the three absolute legends who not only became my biggest motivators but also some of the most amazing friends a girl could ever ask for—Emily, Lisa, and Sarah.

Without you, this story would have sat as a WIP, collecting dust in the back of my mind. Your constant encouragement, your excitement, your constant slew of SKZ memes, the smut talk and ideas—that is why it's here today.

Joining the Discord with you all was one of the best decisions I ever made. What started as a love for a story turned into a friendship I wouldn't trade for anything. You were there through the late-night writing sprints, the plot rants, the meltdowns, and the "holy shit, what if I changed everything?" moments.

This is just as much your story as it is mine.

I love you all endlessly. Thank you for pushing me, supporting me, and being the best damn motivation I could have ever hoped for.

What's Next?

Though this is the end of Alex and Chan's main story, there's still more to come!

There will be one-shots and short stories featuring some of the other characters—because let's be honest, they deserve their own moments to shine. Keep an eye out for them!

This world, these characters, and their stories aren't over.

Not yet.

With all my love and gratitude,StrongerThanILook