Timid (Lark Cove, #2)

by Devney Perry

“That’s it.” She nodded with a smile. “What if I asked you the same? Why me?” I grinned. “Because you’re you.”

“It’s easy to love someone when times are good. Real love is about holding on to one another when times aren’t.”

“Willa Doon.” I held the ring between my thumb and index finger, then dropped to a knee. “I love you. You’re the reason I smile every day. You’re the best friend I’ve ever had. You’re my everything. And I want to be yours. I want to make every dream you’ve ever had come true. Will you marry me?”

“We could just get this sketch framed,” I offered. He took the paper from my hands and carefully refolded it before returning it back to his wallet. “It stays with me.” I stayed with him. That’s what he was really saying.