The Silhouette of Us
Jillian whispered, the words carrying a solemn, beautiful finality over the roar of the waves.
Jillian leaned down and pressed a slow, lingering kiss to Clara’s lips. The kiss was quiet, grounded, and entirely unburdened by the shadows of the city. It held the warmth of the cottage, the sting of the winter wind, and the absolute security of a future they had fiercely claimed on equal ground.