Wayne had been there when her father passed away. George had made up for every bad memory. He was buried near their local church. Lily opened her eyes smiling up at Wayne.
“Hello, beautiful.”
Lily blushed. Even though she’d aged well she still couldn’t believe he thought she was beautiful. She cupped his cheek loving the feel of him against her.
“I love you,” she said.
“And I love you. You gave me everything that I am, Lily.”
“Did you ever think we’d be here twenty-five years down the line?” Lily asked.
“I’d hoped for something like that. I hadn’t expected it. I’m known for pushing people away.”
“My Beast. I love you, Wayne, and you’ve proven to me more than once that you love me, too.”
He leaned down like so many times before and kissed her. His touch set the blood in her veins on fire. Like so many times before she was alive for him.
“How long until they’re due to arrive?” she asked.
“Several hours yet. I’m going to spend the morning making love to my wife.” Wayne took her lips kissing her until she was clawing at his body.
The love between them was stronger than ever before. She loved him with her whole heart. The life she’d lived had been perfect in every way.
The End