“Okay.” Vin took one knee and then two, Brunello slacks to polished wood floors. “Okay. I only bowed once in my life, to ask you to be my wife. I’d die on my feet before I bow to anyone. But Tahli Celine, you are the only person in this fucked-up world that can bring me to my knees. So, here I am. I’m here, baby.” Vin slapped the floor. “I’m on my fucking knees begging you. Please. Stay. Just stay, Tahli. Please. I’ll fix everything.”

