Now, as they walked with their fingers intertwined to Anastasia Moretti's grave, Autumn held onto the other rose to place on the young woman's headstone.
After, Nico kissed Autumn’s hand softly, “I love you.”
“I love you too,” she whispered back.
They glanced down at where Anastasia lay in peace.
Catarina and Anastasia may never have a future. But Autumn was making sure no one forgot about these women. She and Nico created a trust fund in their names. A scholarship of sorts for those who needed help to get out of desperate situations.
She rested her hand along the top of the stone, then glanced up at Nico. He leaned over and kissed her on the lips before they left the cemetery.
Both of their lives had come full circle.
THE END