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by
Rebecca Ross
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December 20, 2023 - February 20, 2024
“I can do all of that and more if you like,” he said, deadly serious. “Simply tell me what you want.”
It’s not a crime to feel joy, even when things seem hopeless. Iris, look at me. You deserve all the happiness in the world. And I intend to see that you have it.”
“Iris,” said Roman, “you are worthy of love. You are worthy to feel joy right now, even in the darkness. And just in case you’re wondering … I’m not going anywhere, unless you tell me to leave, and even then, we might need to negotiate.”
“I’m telling you that Roman Carver Kitt is in the garden, waiting to marry you.”
“I pray that my days will be long at your side. Let me fill and satisfy every longing in your soul. May your hand be in mine, by sun and by night. Let our breaths twine and our blood become one, until our bones return to dust. Even then, may I find your soul still sworn to mine.”
“I’m the lucky one.”
She realized this was her family now. That there were bonds that ran deeper than blood.
“You keep my letters at your bedside?” she asked. “I reread most of them every night.”
“I think you and I are simply better together, Kitt,”
He is mine, she thought, the words a pleasant shock to her soul. I am his.
“I want your hand to be in mine, no matter what comes. Just like this. We have to stay together, Iris.”
I never told you that I love you. And I regret that, most of all.
Iris! Iris, it’s me, Kitt.