Ginnie ***The ceremony carried on beautifully as one of the elders spoke of loyalty, family, and the bond between two souls who chose to stand together. He reminded us that love was not proven by the absence of hardship, but by the willingness to return to each other after hardship had tested every promise.When it was time for our vows, Varkos stepped closer, holding both my hands in his."I choose you when life is easy,” he began, his thumb brushing over my knuckles. “I choose you because you have my heart, Ginnie. Today, tomorrow, and for every day the moon allows me to see your face."A tear slipped down my cheek, but he wiped it away with his thumb before continuing. When it was my turn, I looked at the man standing before me and thought of every version of him I had known."I used to think love meant holding on, even when it hurt," I said quietly. “There were days when I thought I would never forgive you, and nights when I wondered if loving you had been the greatest mistake of
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