“I vow to always love you above all others. No matter what.” My eyes close, remembering where we started as I repeat what he’s said. “I vow to always love you above all others. No matter what.” He brings my hands to his lips, kissing them over and over before saying, “I will always protect you, even with my life.” God, we came so close to that, and we’ve made it through all the bad parts, scratching and clawing our way past destiny and fate, to this—to us. We’re stronger than any of that. We’re indestructible. “And I will always protect you, even against yourself.” I’m crying, tears falling
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