Ava Sinclair's heels sink slightly into the grass as she walks toward the cliffside, the salty breeze teasing the lace of her wedding gown. The sun is beginning to set, casting golden light over the endless stretch of ocean below. Waves crash against the rocks, their steady rhythm a reminder that time never stops—just like the journey that led her here.
She had made her choice. And for the first time, she knew it was the right one. Every step forward brought clarity. She thought of passion and chaos, of nights filled with laughter and fire, of a love that burned so intensely it almost consumed her. She also thought of stability and trust, of steady hands guiding her through storms, of a love that made her feel safe, understood.
One had shown her the thrill of living in the moment. The other had shown her the strength of something lasting.
Both had changed her. Both had left marks on her heart that would never fade. As she reached the altar, her breath hitched. The wind carried whispers of the past, but in this moment, only the future mattered.
She lifted her gaze—and smiled.
She wasn't running anymore.
She was finally exactly where she was meant to be.
She breathes heavily, searching for the right words, but in the end, all she says is, "It's you."
And just like that, she finally makes the choice that was always meant to be.