The Afterthought

by K.M. Baker

I'll burn anyone who tries to come between us alive and spit on their charred bones.

I would gladly light it up and watch it all burn for her. This whole town could burn for all I care.

"When I find out who did this, I promise you they will pay. I will fucking burn them alive for hurting you."

The truth is, you’re the only thing I’ve ever wanted more than the flames."

"Here's what I know. The next person who tries to hurt you will end up char-grilled on a skewer stick. I'll burn them to a fucking crisp and bask in every moment of it."

"Forever my heart.” That's what he would tell me every day, and I would respond with "Forever my always.”

"You’re my flame. Mine. And I’ll never stop flying to you. You’ll never be free of me again.”

I would burn down the world for her if it meant she never had to live with a single painful memory ever again.

"You are more than just an afterthought. You are everything. My past. My present. My future. The reason my heart beats in my chest. You are my biggest regret and my greatest gift, all at the same time. I would do anything for you if you let me."

"I would burn down the world for you. Anyone who gets in your way. Anyone who threatens you, touches you, or upsets you. I would burn it all."

"I don't ever want to spend a single day without you, baby. You are the fire that burns inside of me, a light that I hope never gives out. Avalynn Blake, would you do the absolute honor of becoming my wife?"