pted they are siblings and had to let go of their love not out of anger, but necessity

nspiration. They work together to uncover the truth about their p

site of whispered curses and bitterness. Now, for

able laid out under the olive trees around them, but what made her heart ache most was the sight of bot

mall gift box. His hands trembled slightly as he looked at the Capule

. Her eyes, once cold, now held

aid, voice cle

uieted. All

ed forward,

shing his cheek gently-someth

r " she said softly. "And in that hate, I pushed away the child who was inno

eyes w

t," she continued. "But I can

choking his words

ut then something shifted. And it became real. The kind of embrace

e cleared his throat awkwa

h pain. But no more." He turned to Lord Montague, who stood across the

re, stepped forward slowly. He looked at L

, voice heavy. "But I hope... one day

Lucas's side,

lived through hell. But we came out

en rose, cautiously at first, but then freely. The air

nted the sky in shades of gold and violet, Lucas

doing this," h

is shoulder. "We are. No

the Capulets laughing with Montagu

ered. "But maybe they don't have to

. "It's more

ragedy, now calm and full of quiet joy, the wa

time, both house