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The chorus of insecurity rages infor hi for hiht, so safe and treasured and enough

I deserve this

"No!" I cry suddenly,out louder than I planned Daniel stops I close the distance between us in a rush, reaching up to clutch on to his coat "Do you"What you said, just now Was it true?"

I gaze up at hi somehow that whatever he says next could be the most important words in my life

"It’s you," Daniel tellsI feel dizzy, light-headed, like this is all just a drea around my waist to hold me up, hold me closer to him "I don’t kno, but … I couldn’t just walk away"

Before I can say a word, he bends his head and captureskiss

Oh

Iin the taste of hiainstme in place with his hands as our lips ask and answer every question, over again, until there’s no doubt at all left in my mind

He came back for me

Me

Finally, there’s a noise above us on the stairs We break the kiss, and I look up, dizzy, to find Juliet there, watching us with a smile She’s radiant in her dress and veil, a vision in white about to walk down the aisle

"The wedding!" I yelp, rehs "Yup, sorry to interrupt You want to go tell theht, yes" I blink,fast I shoot an anxious look at Daniel This has to be weird for hi me his arm "Shall we?"

I take his arm and walk slowly down the back steps, around to where everyone is waiting I catch looks of surprise and confusion fro

"Are you sure you want to be here?" I whisper "I uiding me into a seat in the front row "I’ e kind of sense Juliet needed to find her soul "I had to find exactly what I needed too"