Chapter 8 - The Cabin Where Their Love Began
After the wedding, Leo and Leora returned to the cabin.
It had been restored.
The fireplace was repaired.
The broken door replaced.
A small plaque hung above the entrance.
To the woman who refused to leave.
Leora stared at it.
“You did this.”
“Yes.”
“You're sentimental.”
“Only about you.”
She smiled.
They entered.
The cabin looked smaller now.
Warm.
Almost peaceful.
Leo pointed toward the corner.
“You slept there.”
“You were bleeding there.”
“I remember.”
“You cried.”
“I did not.”
“You definitely did.”
“It was the pain.”
“Of course.”
They laughed.
Then Leo became serious.
“I never thanked you properly.”
“You did.”
“No.”
He stepped closer.
“You gave me a life.”
She shook her head.
“You built it yourself.”
“No.”
He touched her face.
“You showed me I could.”
She kissed him.
Outside, snow began falling.
Inside, they held each other.
For once, there was no fear.
No enemies.
May you like
No blood.
Just love.
