Total pages in book: 76
Estimated words: 73880 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 369(@200wpm)___ 296(@250wpm)___ 246(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 73880 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 369(@200wpm)___ 296(@250wpm)___ 246(@300wpm)
I imagine Timeo holding my hand when I’m giving birth to our babies, holding the hand of a little toddler at a playground. I imagine cooking together in the kitchen and doing all the boring, lovely domestic things couples do.
I imagine the better and worse, the richer and poorer, sickness and health, and my heart surges with eagerness to love him more.
“I do.”
The officiant grins. “Excellent. By the power vested in me and in accordance with the laws of the state of Nevada, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may seal your vows with a kiss.”
Timeo leans me back and kisses me so perfectly, I feel my very toes curl and someone whistles in the background.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present to you Starla and Timeo Montavio, now joined in marriage. May your love and commitment to each other grow stronger with each passing day."
It is simple, but lovely.
Like us.
We don’t need pomp and circumstance and a blare of trumpets. We have everything we need.
“I love you, Starla. Time to replace that locket photo. I want to see you. Just you, baby.”
We head back to Boston where our family waits. Where my dogs will greet us with undying affection and our friends welcome us with open arms.
We have a job to do. Timeo’s identified every last enemy that threatened our safety and made damn sure no straggling details would come back to haunt us. My pups are secured, Bella Notte is safe, and while I’m under no impression our peace and happiness will last forever, I know one thing. Whatever comes next – whatever happens.
There’s no more facing it alone.
My past has met the present, and this is where I’ll stay, forever.