Page 108 of Release (Symbols of Love 3)

When I felt ready to be give the same kind of love that I wanted, did I go to him. I was able to open my arms and embrace the kind of love I deserve – the constant, forgiving, ecstatic, demanding, generous love that only Harry has ever shown me.

I’ve made his huge cottage our home. I still run my cyber security business – but I have an associate now who does most of the leg work. I’m taking on a larger role in the estates business. I founded an organization that mentors young girls interested in science, engineering and computer sciences and I’m finding my place.

My relationship with Freya is… difficult, but I try for him. And Freya does, too — but there is so much water under that bridge. It’s hard to not want to scratch her eyes out every time I see her.

“You fall asleep down there?” Harry’s lips brush the top of my head as he speaks. I realize I’ve been lost in my wandering thoughts and that my head is burrowed into his chest.

“Mmmm…” I hum at him, “No, but I could sleep right here. Your arms are the best place in the world. I love you so much.” I whisper to him. To the universe that blessed with him – my heart shouts an enthused ‘thank you’.

“I love you more.” He says quietly and decide to let him have that; just for today.

I bask in the fairytale that is my life. I had to fight for it, we never once let go of each other. This love is my truth. My release; And it has set me free.”

Playlist

Playlist

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Waterfall by Stargate, Pink and Sia

Water Under The Bridge by Adele

I Don’t Want to Live Forever (Fifty Shades of Grey) by ZAYN and Taylor Swift

Don’t Want to Know by Maroon 5

Starving by Hailee Stanfield

Woman by Harry Styles

Long Walk by Jill Scott

They-Say Vision by Res

Right Now by Seyi Shay

Afterword

Dearest Reader,

Thank you for going on this journey with Lilly and Harry. I know there were moments that were difficult to read. They were equally difficult to write. This story has been on my heart for a long time and I’m glad I got to give Lilly her well earned HEA. I know everyone process trauma differently. We all handle grief the best way we know how. This story is Lilly’s. It’s not meant to represent the experience of anyone other than this character’s. But if you’re like me, then parts of it will resonate.

For a long time, I was only been able to whisper #MeToo in my heart. Saying it out loud has been my saving grace. I know I’m not alone. I hope that whatever your journey, you know that you’re not either.

Lots of love,

Dylan

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