I Burned the Past, and He Burned for Me
William let go of Dad's wrist with a look of pure revulsion and kicked Dad aside.
He paid no mind to the accusations and looked at me with eyes that held nothing but an intense, unwavering gentleness. "Cynthia is the woman I chose to be my wife. I will stand by her, cherish her, and shield her, irrespective of any gossip, and we'll remain together forever."
Upon hearing that, Don Bryant's usually weary eyes suddenly flickered with a hint of emotion. "Go on, William. That curse that's binding you will finally be lifted for good tonight."