In the Arms of the Enemy’s Brother
Roman looked more relaxed now too, his sleeves slightly rolled, but his focus never left me.
Hours passed without us noticing. Then, as midnight came, fireworks lit up the sky above the park. Bright colors spread across the darkness, reflecting in everyone’s eyes. We stepped away from the crowd for a moment, standing together in a quieter corner. Roman wrapped his arms around me from behind, holding me close as we watched.
“Best decision ever,” he murmured. I turned slightly in his arms, smiling up at him. “Marrying you? Definitely.” He smiled, and for a moment, everything else faded again.