Novel & Cerita Protect Your Peace

“Yes. You’re flagged as protected.” That word landed heavily..... Protected.

After her departure, I nestled in close to Liam, my gaze fixed on the horizon to marvel at the unfolding sunset. "Peace is a precious gift," Liam voiced, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon. The stream before us provided a broad enough expanse to grant us this view, and it was truly breathtaking. "We have to do everything we can to protect the peace our parents fought so valiantly to secure," he said, and I nodded in agreement, entwining my fingers with his. The tranquillity enveloping us felt like a treasured blessing. The calm around us was a gift. If we were at war or in trouble, we wouldn't be able to do this.

Something about it is truly sublime, It does not follow distance or time. Peace is something we mutually share, For it is just, and always fair. When we find it, peace is sweet, It shall make our life complete. Peace brings the freedom that we crave, From great stress, it shall save. One main thing, it does assure, We'll feel at ease and secure. Peace brings friendliness and joy, It is sacred, not a toy. Rooted deeply in respect, Justice is something, that must protect. Peace brings us tranquility, Along with much-needed - stability. Sense of quiet, and goodwill, Peace is serene and very still.

“That’s the sound of a woman you shouldn’t have tested.” I’m not naive. Peace is a receipt with no zeros. But it’s still a receipt, and I plan to keep it.

"That's what love looks like sometimes. Not pretty. Not gentle. Just absolutely willing to burn the world if that's what keeping them safe requires." They sit like that for a while, holding hands across the space, watching Liora sleep. The fire crackles. Wind moves through the trees outside. Somewhere in the distance, a patrol howls position. "This is the peace we fight for," Carlos whispers finally. "Not absence of conflict. Just moments like this. Where our daughter sleeps safe and we get to breathe." Amelia understands. Real peace isn't sitting idle waiting for threats to pass. It's building something worth defending and having the strength to protect it when danger comes.

Twenty-nine souls, interlocked, protective and impossible to fracture cleanly. I kissed Zenith’s forehead gently. “Stay near me today,” I murmured. She smiled. “I always do.” From the shadows, two ancient protectors adjusted their positions. And for the first time in weeks, I felt something dangerously close to peace. Even if it came with constant surveillance from my own allies

He nodded, waiting. “I don’t do confusion anymore. I don’t chase clarity, and I don’t stay in situations where effort fades when comfort sets in.” She paused, watching his reaction—not to gauge approval, but to remain honest with herself. “This isn’t a warning,” she continued. “It’s just me being transparent about how I protect my peace.” For a brief moment, silence settled between them. Not heavy. Not uncomfortable. Just real. “Thank you for telling me,” he said finally. “That actually helps.”

“You will be dead within days. The Conti’s already sent Gina to threaten you, they won’t give up.” “How do you know about Gina?” She asked surprised. “It dosen’t matter. Now do you want this deal or not?” “You promise to let me go after six months?” She asked carefully. “Yes. Think of it like a business deal.” “Fine I accept.” “Good. That means no running away and doing what you are told. Agreed?” “I agree.” “And I promise to protect you.” He stretched out his hand, she took it reluctantly, knowing she was making a deal with the devil.

And for the first time in forever, I truly believed that peace wasn’t something you stumbled into. It was something you fought for, protected, and nurtured—like a garden in the dark. One bloom at a time. I never knew I'd see such a sweet side of Liam

“And I’m not going anywhere.” I closed my eyes. I didn’t want to talk. I didn’t want to cry. I just wanted to listen—to him, to his heartbeat, to the safety in his voice. His hand kept rubbing my arm gently, in slow circles. It was warm. It felt like peace. And for a moment, the thoughts in my head began to fade. “I’ll protect you,” he said softly, like a vow. “No matter what. I’ll find whoever did this… and I’ll make sure they pay.”