“I’m not sure I believed in fate until this day last year. Of all the places I could have broken down, it was there. Add to the fact that when we got the car back, there was nothing wrong with it and it worked fine. If that was your way of telling us that the promise should be broken, then we got your message.”
I was trying not to listen to the words she was saying in this private moment, but it was hard not to hear. I was sure she knew I was standing behind her and that she wanted me to hear this as much as Elliott.
“Please forgive him. Forgive us both. But this is the life I wanted. We had been apart for too long, and it had to end. I know you sent a sign to Hunter. If you are truly happy for us both, send me one now.”
I stood there for a moment wondering if anything would happen. Whether the robin that had appeared before me had just been a coincidence. After a few moments, I walked towards her and placed my hand on her shoulder.
“I’m sure he will forgive us. It might just take a little time. Just remember he loved you more than anything. The same as I still do.”
Ember looked up at me and smiled, giving me a small nod. She pulled out a single white rose from her bouquet and placed it on his grave before getting up and standing next to me.
“I love you, Elliott.”
As she said those words, I felt a slight puff of air come past me, and there was the robin again, sitting on top of Elliott’sheadstone. It gave a small chirp and then bowed down. I could see the tears appearing in Ember’s eyes and pulled her to my side.
“Thank you, Elliott. You don’t know how much that means to us.”
With another chirp and a bob of the head, the robin flew away again and disappeared from sight. We finally had the approval we had always sought. I knew people wouldn’t believe us, but we didn’t care. In our hearts, we had the answer we wanted. And the rest of our lives to make up for lost time.
I looked over at Ember, who had a tear in her eye, but a smile on her face. “He would have been proud of the woman you have become, Emmy. Come on, let’s enjoy the rest of our day.”
With that, we turned away from Elliott’s grave and headed out of the graveyard, happy in the knowledge that we now had his blessing to live our life together.
The End
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Clarice Jayne published her first book Jessica's King in May 2021.
Living in Kent, The Garden of England, with her husband and dog, she started writing as a hobby when someone suggested she should publish a book. Jessica's King was the outcome.
Clarice writes steamy contemporary romances, mystery/suspense romances which are based in the south of England, along with dark mafia romances. All of her books include mystery, a little danger, passion, family, and a happily ever-after.
When she is not writing, Clarice works full time in the healthcare industry, drinks copious amounts of coffee and enjoys spending time with her family.
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UNTETHERED
BY DEAIA SANDERS
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CHAPTER 1
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