Chapter 199

• As they left the church, they found a bench outside and sat down, looking over the greenery and calm breeze humming around.
• Vincent gently intertwined his fingers with hers, relishing the warmth that spread through him as he held her hand. The softness of her skin against his was a comfort that he couldn’t explain, and as he leaned in to press a kiss to the back of her hand, he felt his heart swell with emotion.
• “You’re not alone, Claire,” he said, his voice barely above a whisper. “I hope you know that too.”