The Longest Promise Novels & Stories

Clide’s eyes connected with mine, they weren’t pleading but commanding. “When I tell you this must be done, I mean it. All of our lives depend on it. I wish I could be more honest with you but…” He glanced at Ashly “I made a promise to her. I cannot and will not break that promise.” He hit the side of the metal bed frame with a closed fist. I jumped back “Alpha…” I glanced at Ashly “the Luna supported my decision too…” He slammed his fist again “Dam it Laura!” I felt hot tears stream down my face as my breathing quickened.

I'll kill them all and I’ll make it long and excruciating. That is my promise.

"Ava, we've been through so much together. I can't imagine my life without you." Tears welled in my eyes as I squeezed his hand, overcome with emotion. "I feel the same way, Adrian. Our journey has been filled with twists and turns, but it's brought us to this moment, where we can finally embrace the love we've fought so hard for." We sat in comfortable silence, the rhythmic sound of the waves providing a soothing backdrop to our thoughts. It was in this tranquility that we made a promise to each other—a promise to leave the past behind, to embrace the present, and to build a future rooted in trust, compassion, and unwavering devotion.

He will heal your wounds with his love and care. The future ahead of you is dangerous, my child, but always remember that with your “Promise Mate” beside you, both of you shall conquer your enemies. I don't know if you will remember this when you grow up, but never let what will happen today ruin your life, child. You have a bigger responsibility ahead. But you can never accomplish it without your “Promise Mate." The Oracle spoke gently to Theo, who kept nodding his head as if he understood what the old woman was saying

You promised me! But the dead can't keep promises.

While adjusting his tie, he said, "After the photo shoot, I'm taking Isabelle to Holy Moon Spring for purification and blessing to keep the pregnancy safe. I'll be gone for about three days. "So you'll handle the ceremony arrangements. Just keep it simple.” He'd told me not to worry about it. But now he dismissed the day we'd spent five years waiting for with nothing more than a throwaway "keep it simple". I knew the bonding ceremony would never happen. Still, hearing him say it cut deep. Ryder picked up his keys. "Once it's all over, I'll give you the prime territory as compensation. You've always loved the forest by Silvercrest, haven't you?"

The clouds parted overhead, revealing a few scattered stars. One shone particularly bright. Chase looked at it, lost in thought. "Ever read The Princess and the Frog?" My mind was blank. "What?" "There was this firefly crazy about a star," he explained. "And he named it Evangeline." I nodded dumbly. "Yeah, and then?" Along the shore, the waves had frozen in place, forming undulating layers of white. New surges shoved fresh snow forward in a rhythmic dance. "Nora," he murmured.

Alexei’s quiet smile held the universe. One by one, they added their own new ribbons and spoke. Elena: “I promise to be the big sister who protects the colors instead of hiding them.” Leo: “I promise to keep asking questions so we understand each other better.” Dmitri: “I promise to keep playing and holding space for all the mess and joy.” Nikolai: “I promise to keep choosing trust over control, every single day.” Alexei: “I promise to keep seeing all of you exactly as you are.”

Before they deployed Ket looked upon the warriors that joined him, it was far from the army he originally thought yet many followed him nonetheless. With only minutes away before the ship left the Hyperspace lane, Kent rallied his men before the battle began, he addressed his people once more before they marched into the fight. At the edge of our hope came a promise, A promise to our fallen home that we shall live on for those who fell that day. Years may have passed since that fateful day but none had forgotten the pain of her fall.

I figured if you weren't home Saturday then I'd have to mourn you for ten years then find a new friend,'' he recounted. ''Ten years? That's a long time,'' I told him. ''Yeah but I'd be sad for ten years if we weren't friends,'' I held out my pinky to which he immediately clasped his own around, ''I promise to always be your friend,'' ''And I promise to always be yours or I'd have to give up mac and cheese and pudding cups forever,'' he promised in return. ''Even pudding cups?'' I asked incredulously. ''That's how you know I'm serious,'' he said as he looked me directly in the eyes.