“Come on, do it. Take the ring off and start all over.” He takes the ring off as he growls under his breath, “Hardest proposal of my fucking life . . .” “How many have you done?” “Jealous?” “No.” He rolls his neck and shoulders. “I’m kinda sore from my workout. It’s hard to get on the floor. Let’s skip that part.” “Ah, I see, the usual. You’ve never been on your knees in front of a woman.” “Oh, I have, my darling.”

