I scoop her into my arms and cradle her face with my hand. “I love you, I love you, I love you,” I chant, shock and relief wiping my mind clear of any thoughts that aren’t my love for this woman. I’m incapable of saying anything else for a few moments. But when she lets out a raspy Ro, I finally find the ability, my throat raw and twisted. “I’m fucking marrying you, Cortez.” Her eyes struggle to stay open, but her mouth twitches in something resembling a smile. “Do I have any say in this?” “Absolutely not.” I sob and laugh at the same time as I clutch her to my chest and kiss the top of her
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