I couldn’t help but laugh. I’d never felt lighter, as if any moment I would soar up into the sky. I risked a glance up, wondering if Mother was watching. I’d done what she’d wanted. I’d risked happiness, and it was worth it. Romero kissed my cheek, drawing my attention back to him. Our eyes met and my heart swelled with love. I wanted to spend my life with him, and now I could.
