Now And Forever By Susane Colasanti Novels & Stories

he whispered, his voice husky with emotion. Tears welled in my eyes, not of sadness, but of an overwhelming joy. “And you’re mine,” I replied, my voice barely audible. In that moment, surrounded by the muted chatter of the fundraiser and the gentle strum of a guitar, our love felt like a tangible force, a glowing ember at the heart of our shared existence. It was a love that was both exhilarating and grounding, a wild, beautiful thing that had found its perfect, peaceful harbor in each other. The world outside our bubble of shared emotion faded away, leaving only the undeniable truth of our connection, a truth that felt as solid and as unwavering as the earth beneath us. We were the perfect

As the music played and their loved ones surrounded them, the world felt calm, bright, and perfectly right. Forever had finally begun. ..............So sorry guys I mistakenly wrote two chapters I apologize and hope you are having good week

“Loud. Free. Forever.” Dante’s dark eyes searched mine, full of everything we’d clawed our way through—the screams in the night, the blood on marble, the venom in Vanessa’s final smile. “Forever,” he echoed, voice rough with the same emotion that made my chest ache. He kissed the tears from my lashes, one by one, his lips lingering like a vow. “No more shadows. No more pretending. Just you and me, baby. And whatever world we decide to build.”

he said softly, “but first… let’s savor today. These moments, these memories.” Evelyn’s hand squeezed his once more, a silent echo of agreement. And in that fleeting, fragile moment, everything felt suspended: the chatter, the clinking of silverware, the laughter of both families. All that existed was the shared warmth between them, a quiet promise of everything to come. Finally, as the room began to hum with mundane conversation again, Liam leaned slightly closer, lips brushing near her ear, barely more than a whisper: “Forever.” Evelyn’s breath caught. Her lips curved into a private, knowing smile. And in the midst of laughter and family chatter, that single word—their word—lingered in the

My home. Forever. ----- **THE END**

The beginning of forever. The end.

He cupped her face, kissed her once, twice, then just held her. “I’ve never loved anything more than I do right now,” he whispered. “You haven’t met them yet.” “I don’t need to,” he said. “They’re already perfect. They’re ours.” In the days that followed, the world moved on, unaware. The sanctuary buzzed with projects. Veritas launched its clean-data pledge. Grace began drafting a new anthology called Hearts We Inherit. But Nova moved through it all with quiet magic. She kept the news close, shared only with Hope, Zuri, and Ella.

A lone tear went down her cheek, if only he had shown her this kind of care and attention in her first life, she wouldn't be hell bent on rejecting him. The minute she felt him deeply asleep, she quietly got up, dressed and left in the dead of the night. It might have been a mistake on her part but it was the best night she ever had and might ever have. ****************************" "You slept with Dominique Stark?" "I know, it was a mistake but I couldn't help it" Susan answered ruefully, her twin sister, Kalia was on the phone, her voice came out shrill from the other end. "Please tell me you at least stayed till morning?"

The candles were nearly out, and the rooms were hushed. In their room—yes, their room now—Natalie placed the small notebook from months ago beside a new one. Blank pages. Waiting. Norwan wrapped his arms around her, pressing his forehead to hers. “No more almosts,” he whispered. “Only always.”\ And as they fell asleep beneath the old beams of the vineyard house, wrapped in each other and the life they’d built from ruin and hope, Natalie dreamed not of battles or goodbyes, but of quiet mornings, of new seasons, of laughter echoing through old halls, and the endless, enduring warmth of a love that had chosen to stay.