Tess took the paper and unfolded it. “What is this?”
“The receipt for your engagement ring.”
Horrified, she stared at him. “Please tell me you don’t think I’m the kind of woman who cares about how much something cost.”
“Look at the date, Tess.”
She dropped her gaze, skimming the receipt for the transaction date. February 29th. From a jeweler in Pitlochry. Tess went very still, even as the monitor began to broadcast the wild beating of her heart. “You bought an engagement ring after four days?”
“I did.”
“That’s crazy. Why would you do that? You didn’t even know my last name.”
“Because it was Leap Day and I decided to take a leap.” He scooted closer, folding her hands back in his. “I screwed this up royally, both times. I get that. What I should have said at the lake yesterday was th
