The Vows We Fake
I could feel his heartbeat against mine from a distance, a silent affirmation that he trusted me to do this, to lead.
Leah’s lips parted, attempting to form a retort, to regain control of the narrative, but the momentum had shifted. The crowd now hung on my words, waiting, anticipating. Even her most loyal followers sensed the change in energy, the undeniable truth that was about to be unveiled. I did not allow her a chance to regain the stage. I did not let her panic my audience. I remained calm, unshaken, every inch the picture of control.
She took a step toward me, her voice rising, sharp, trying to cut through the tension I had built. “You cannot…”
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