“It’s no secret that I love you.” He steps forward, wedging his hips between my thighs. “But I’m not sure you understand what that means for me.” He grabs my left hand and presses my palm flat against his chest. Over his heart. “It means that I’m a better man when I’m with you. That I’m happier. And I don’t want to waste another minute either.” He reaches his own hand out, pressing it over my heart. “Life is too short to wait another minute to make you mine. In every way possible.” His hand slips away and he pulls the small ring free. “I know we still have things to talk about. Where to live.
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