Chapter 7 - The Proposal She Never ExpectedLife became quieter.
Not normal.
But quieter.
Lily started school.
Damian attended every parent meeting.
Clara laughed whenever teachers called him intimidating.
He protested.
“I am not intimidating.”
“You made the principal sweat.”
“He was sweating before I arrived.”
Clara laughed.
Damian looked at her.
“I like your laugh.”
She stopped.
“You're still doing that.”
“What?”
“Making me fall in love with you.”
He smiled.
“I thought that happened already.”
She kissed him.
They married one year later.
Not in a ballroom.
Not in a mansion.
In the backyard.
Lily carried the rings.
Aaron cried.
Everyone pretended not to notice.
Damian stood beside Clara.
“I don't promise an easy life.”
“I know.”
“I don't promise safety.”
“I know.”
“But I promise that you will never again have to hide who you are.”
Clara cried.
“And I promise that I will never again assume I have to protect everyone alone.”
They kissed.
Lily shouted,
“Now you're officially stuck!”
Everyone laughed.
May you like
Damian picked her up.
“Apparently.”
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