Chapter 303

chapter because I lost you."

I gazed deeply into Lucas's eyes, feeling genuinely fortunate for what I'd experienced. I was almost afraid to hope for more, fearful that too much happiness might invite jealousy from fate itself. I felt my eyes growing hot with unshed tears, but my decision was made.

Finally, I turned to Rachel, pronouncing each word with deliberate clarity: "You wanted someone to die with you, didn't you? You wanted revenge against Lucas? I'll die with you. My death will be the greatest revenge against him you could ever achieve."