The Price Of Her Mercy
People clap, someone cheers too loudly, and I laugh because everything feels perfect.
Later, at the reception, we’re surrounded by laughter, music, and the smell of roses and champagne. Jackson pulls me aside, clapping me on the shoulder. “You did good, kid,” he says, a rare smile on his face. “Take care of her. You’re lucky.”
“I know,” I reply, feeling the weight of that luck in my chest.
Mira slides a small envelope into my hand. I peek inside and find the keys to a house. A gift. My jaw drops. “Holy shit, you guys… this is insane!”
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