I drop down to my knees in the middle of the treehouse, and a tear rolls down her cheek. I pull a diamond engagement ring out of my pocket and hold it up, the light making it sparkle beautifully. “Emilia Parker,” I murmur. “I have loved you all my life. Will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?” She bursts into tears and nods. “Yes, Carter. A thousand times, yes.”
