Tom X Tord Sin Novels & Stories

he began, “was what I did. Getting in the way. But it was more than that. I held onto something that was never mine because I thought I deserved you.” I listened, letting him speak. His voice wasn’t bitter, just honest. “You don’t need to carry that anymore,” I said softly. “I know,” he replied. “I’m letting go now.” A peaceful silence stretched between us. Lucas gave a faint smile. “I guess this is the end of the sin between us.” I smiled back, truly, deeply. “Yeah. It is.” Later, I stood at the edge of the clearing, champagne glass in hand. The garden glowed not just from the lights above, but from the joy pulsing in every laugh, every smile.