At that moment, I didn’t think I’d ever felt such profound love and gratitude for another human being. It was heady to know that a woman as smart and capable, as careful and thoughtful as Elena trusted me wholeheartedly. I’d dragged her into the underworld, and instead of being resentful, regretful, even scared, she was boldly walking at my side, holding my hand in support and offering her love without judgment. Fuck me. I’d never been a lucky man.
