Years passed.
Liora and Jalen aged slowly, differently. But love anchored them to the world.
They built a new home, under the blooming willow.
And when their time came once again, they lay beneath the stars, holding hands.
But this time, they did not sleep alone.
The entire town gathered, whispering thanks. Children laid daisies. Bells rang softly.
And when the stars blinked again, the cycle continued.
Because love true love never ends.