The two old friends stared at each other for a long, silent moment. Then, Marcus stepped forward and wrapped Leo in a fierce, crushing hug. Tears spilled freely down the rugged biker's face.
"You idiot,"
Marcus muttered, laughing through his tears. "You should have trusted me to stand by you."
With the danger of the past truly gone, Marcus helped Leo and his family move out of the shadows. The empty grave would remain a relic of a dark time, but the future was bright. True loyalty isn't measured by the secrets we keep to protect ourselves, but by the sacrifices we make to keep the ones we love safe.