Of All Sorrows, Love Is the Deepest
Karina said nothing, and silence hung between them.
Nicholas watched her intently, hoping his confession would move her in some way.
"Nicholas, why are you doing this?" She shook her head, her refusal leaving no room for doubt. "You know there are no second chances in life. If there were, my biggest regret would be being born into my family, and my second would be marrying you five years ago."
Karina didn't want to drag this out any longer, so she added, "Nicholas, when I was hanging from that cliff, I already died once. Can't you just let me go?"