"Really?" Sandra's eyes widened, disbelief evident in her expression. "Jules… you really want to marry me?"
Julian turned his head slightly and let his gaze settle on her. His eyes were cold and piercing. He held her stare for a long moment before speaking. "I do."
Upon hearing his confirmation, Sandra rushed forward in excitement and attempted to throw her arms around him.
Before she could touch him, Julian pushed her away. He cast her a brief glance and then shifted his attention to the ashes scattered across the ground.
"I can marry you," he said evenly, "but I have one condition."
"What condition?" Sandra asked eagerly. "I will agree to anything, Jules. I will do whatever it takes to marry you."
Julian raised his hand and pointed at the ashes, his voice turning icy. "You will gat
