The Final Vow

His voice shook slightly, mixed with pain and a hint of harshness.

"The card, hand it over. Even if I die, I will never, ever be with you!" Clara was scared speechless by Dante's wild actions, unable to string together a coherent sentence. But her attitude was so firm, so determined.

Dante slowly let go of Clara, both of them trying to calm their chaotic breaths. They gazed into each other's eyes