Twice Crowned in Crimson
All the cold hatred and icy waters of my previous life seemed a world away then.
My family was safe, my love was right there with me, and the heat from his hand was all I needed to fend off the world's chill.
The snowflakes gently laid a white shroud over the earth, hiding every harsh memory. Beneath this snowy veil, my new life was blossoming, warm, real, and full of promise. Outside, the snow fell silently.
Inside, the promise of spring was already taking root, quiet but alive.