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My heart swelled within my chest, and the hot tears became cool again. I realized as the song continued that my tears had transformed from sorrow to something akin to joy. I wasn’thappyto be doing this, but I was less sad.

I was at peace.

And finally, Ava could be, too.

The song ended abruptly, and a gasp traveled around the room. My heart lurched in alarm, but it was quickly softened as a powerful energy filled my insides. It was like a bolt of lightning, flooding in to replace all the anguish. I felt…alive.

Ava’s hand twitched in mine. I had to be imagining things.

Then the most beautiful sound filled the room—Ava’svoice.

“I promised you’d never be alone again,” my wife whispered. “Our adventure isn’t over yet.”

END OF BOOK THREE

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