My Second Chance at Revenge
He opened the box, revealing a ring that caught the reflection of the fireworks beginning to bloom above us.
"Will you marry me again—this time, for real?"
The night sky exploded in color, the sound of fireworks echoing through the sea air.
I smiled, tears glimmering in my eyes, and nodded.
"I will."
We had avenged our families, reclaimed what was lost, and in the midst of blood and vengeance, we found something far greater.
Each other. And the most brilliant life we never dared to dream of.