Page 106 of Serpentine Valentine

“Because it’s us,” she said simply.

Us.

I let myself have a moment to wonder at the nature of the revenge that had instigated our relationship. Lex had thought to use me to get back at the powers that be who had done her such wrong. How wonderful it felt now to know that this was the very best revenge.

Us.

Together and happy, still touched by the past but no longer tainted by it because our love had washed us clean and given us a new start.

“Us,” I agreed. “I think it might be the best word in the entire English dictionary.”

And even though it was cheesy, and Lex would usually tease me formy sappiness, she just brushed a thumb over my mouth and then claimed it with her own.

The End.