" Elena, have you finally made your decision?"
There was clear joy in Kody's tone as he spoke, "Don't be too upset, alright? It's all in the past now. I will be with you every step of the way for as long as you want. I don't care if you don't want to marry me, but even if I do end up marrying another woman, I will never leave you by yourself. You'll still be the most important woman in my heart. So, what do you think? Are you shocked? Touched?
"Come on, if I cheered you up, give me a smile!"
The hearty teasing and familial comfort made Elena feel warm inside.
In an instant, tears began streaming down her cheeks. She raised her head and shot him a tearful smile. "Thank you, Kody."
"Will you look at this, Logan? All I did was save Kody's life accidentally, yet he treats me like family!
