One Eighty

by Charity Shane

“Dear Lord. Thank you for allowing me to wake up to another day. I ask that you give me the strength to make this one a good one. In my moments of weakness, be with me. Thank you for my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.”

She’s going to be a beautiful challenge.

How in the hell can we be or stay married? You don’t even know my last name,” I huff, freaking out. “It’s Powers,” he says coolly and I roll my eyes, hard.

She is now Rhian Powers and she belongs with me. Her safety, wellbeing, and happiness are my obligations and I don’t take any responsibility lightly.

“You are my wife. That means you are always safe with me, every part of you: your mind, your body, and even your heart. I will hurt anyone that tries to hurt you.

“Heal me, Lord, and I’ll be healed. Save me and I’ll be saved, for you are my heart’s desire,”