Because before me, framed by pastel-covered hills and the golden hues of sunset, was a sight I’d never anticipated. Christian Harper on one knee, velvet box open in hand to reveal a dazzling diamond ring set with emeralds. Tears blurred my vision as I pressed a hand to my mouth. When he spoke again, the odd roughness was still there, but it was braided with so much love and hope that narrowed my world to this one moment with this one man. “Stella, will you marry me?”
