“Never.” He stood up, darting down for a kiss that quickly grew heated. “It’s never enough time with you.”

“You say that now.”

“I’ll say it always.” Carwyn rose and cast one last look at the sputtering candles before he flicked off the lights of the chapel and led Brigid away.

The three candles continued to light the small chapel, filling the room with a faint glow. Darkness surrounded them, but they shone even brighter for it. The small building remained an oasis of peace in the gathering dark, and faint laughter rang through the still night air.

The End