Page 86 of Shadowed Agenda

“I love you, Pav,” Emmeline said, holding out her hand. There was another round of laughter.

“I was prepared for this,” Pavlo reassured their circle of friends and stood. He dug into his pocket, pulled out the child-sized bracelet, and slipped it on Emmeline’s wrist.

“Purple!” she squealed and held out her arm.

“Kiss her already,” someone shouted.

The kiss was gentle, a whisper between their two hearts. Pavlo pulled her closer and murmured in her ear, “I figured anything Barney purple would be a hit.”

Regan burst out laughing. Her life was perfect.

The End