Chapter 12: Nathaniel’s Choice

Chapter 12: Nathaniel’s Choice
After everything ended, Nathaniel prepared to leave.
Grace stopped him.
"You're leaving?"
Nathaniel smiled sadly.
"You don't need saving anymore."
Grace looked at him.
"I never needed saving."
A pause.
"I needed someone to remind me I mattered."
Nathaniel looked at Hope.
Then back at Grace.
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For the first time in years...
He allowed himself happiness.